Chorus
Chorus Limited, commonly referred to as Chorus, is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider based in New Zealand. Established in 2011, the company has played a pivotal role in the development of the country’s broadband network, particularly through its extensive fibre and copper infrastructure. With its headquarters in Wellington, Chorus operates across various regions, ensuring connectivity for urban and rural communities alike. Chorus is renowned for its core services, which include the provision of high-speed fibre broadband and copper-based services, catering to both residential and business customers. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a key player in New Zealand's telecommunications landscape. Notable achievements include significant investments in fibre rollout, contributing to the nation’s digital transformation and enhancing overall connectivity.
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Chorus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chorus New Zealand Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,387,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 62% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to ensure that 70% of its suppliers and customers, by spend, will also have science-based targets by FY2029. In 2023, Chorus's global emissions included approximately 740,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,921,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 72,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 45,456,000 kg CO2e. Chorus's reduction initiatives are focused on both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a target of achieving a 39% reduction in these emissions by 2030, as stated in their sustainability report. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,166,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,093,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,691,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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