Spark New Zealand
Spark New Zealand, commonly referred to as Spark, is a leading telecommunications and digital services provider headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1987, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the industry with a focus on delivering innovative solutions across the nation. Operating primarily in New Zealand, Spark offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband, and cloud solutions. Its commitment to customer-centric innovation sets it apart, with unique offerings such as Spark's 5G network and advanced digital services tailored for both consumers and businesses. With a strong market position, Spark New Zealand has received numerous accolades for its service excellence and technological advancements, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the competitive telecommunications landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Spark New Zealand's score of 55 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Spark New Zealand's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Spark New Zealand reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4670000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12204000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 397290000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which also includes a goal for 70% of its suppliers to adopt science-based targets by FY2026. In previous years, Spark's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2694000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 2372000 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 10624000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 16609000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has also established a near-term target to reduce emissions by 25% by 2025 against a FY2016 baseline. Spark New Zealand's commitment to sustainability and climate action is evident in its structured reduction initiatives and transparent emissions reporting, positioning it as a responsible player in the telecommunications sector in New Zealand.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,102,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,405,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Spark New Zealand 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.
