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Electricity Transmission
NZ
updated 11 days ago

Genesis Energy Limited

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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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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Genesis Energy Limited's score of 59 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 of approximately 788,413,000 kg CO2e, which includes significant contributions from the use of sold products (about 544,714,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 213,413,000 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. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines, which also include a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 21% by FY2025. The company has also pledged to establish a net zero emissions target by 2040, aiming for a reduction of more than 90% from its FY2020 emissions levels across all scopes. This long-term commitment reflects Genesis Energy's dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Genesis Energy Limited is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments.

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Scope 1
2,492,279,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
251,000
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Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Genesis Energy Limited's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Genesis Energy Limited is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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

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