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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In 2024, Chorus New Zealand Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,387,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, with significant contributions from purchased electricity (5,474,350 kg CO2e) and mobile combustion (131,280 kg CO2e). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 24,337,274 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (24,337,274 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (3,883,480 kg CO2e). Chorus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 62% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Additionally, Chorus plans to ensure that 70% of its suppliers and customers, by spend, will have science-based targets by FY2029. In the previous year, 2023, Chorus reported a total of approximately 6,544,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating a slight decrease in emissions over the years. The company is on track to meet its near-term reduction targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the telecommunications sector.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,166,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 9,093,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 11,691,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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