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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Chorus's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chorus's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Chorus New Zealand Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 74,040,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 740,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 9,921,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 72,404,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to previous years, highlighting the challenges in managing indirect emissions. Chorus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 62% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers and customers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by FY2029. These targets align with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating Chorus's dedication to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector. Overall, Chorus's emissions data and reduction targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on both direct and indirect emissions management.
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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 | 0,000,000 | 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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Chorus is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
