Genesis Energy Limited
Genesis Energy Limited, commonly referred to as Genesis, is a leading energy provider headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1999, the company has grown to become a significant player in the electricity and gas industry, primarily serving the North Island region. Genesis focuses on generating and retailing electricity, as well as providing natural gas solutions, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company is known for its diverse energy portfolio, which includes renewable sources such as hydro and wind power, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on customer service and environmental responsibility, Genesis Energy Limited has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions. As a trusted energy partner, Genesis continues to lead the way in New Zealand's transition to a cleaner energy future.
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Genesis Energy Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Genesis Energy Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,231,142,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 2,442,575,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions totalling around 788,413,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 2,026,147,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,075,990,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 949,997,000 kg CO2e. Genesis Energy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36% by FY2025, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company is targeting a 21% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same timeframe. Furthermore, Genesis Energy has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidance, which requires a reduction of more than 90% from the FY2020 baseline. These commitments reflect Genesis Energy's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,492,279,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 251,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Genesis Energy Limited is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
