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Chorus

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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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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Chorus's score of 71 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a target of achieving a 62% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the base year. This ambitious goal aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to ensure that 70% of their suppliers and customers, by spend, will also have science-based targets by FY2029. In 2023, Chorus's global emissions included 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 stemmed from purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 45,456,000 kg CO2e. Chorus's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by their near-term reduction targets, which aim for a 39% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from their FY2020 baseline by 2030. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to enhance their environmental performance and contribute to global climate goals. Overall, Chorus New Zealand Limited is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while engaging with their supply chain to promote sustainability across their operations.

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Scope 1
1,166,000
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Scope 2
9,093,000
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0,000
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Scope 3
11,691,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chorus's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Chorus is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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