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Mercury Nz

Mercury NZ Limited, commonly referred to as Mercury, is a leading energy company headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1998, Mercury has grown to become a significant player in the renewable energy sector, primarily focusing on hydroelectric power generation and retail electricity services. With major operations across the North Island, the company is committed to sustainability and innovation in energy solutions. Mercury's core offerings include electricity generation from renewable sources, energy retailing, and a range of energy management services. What sets Mercury apart is its dedication to harnessing New Zealand's natural resources, particularly water, to produce clean energy. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a strong market position as one of the top electricity retailers in the country, recognised for its commitment to environmental stewardship and customer service excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mercury Nz's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Mercury Nz's score of 72 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mercury Nz's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mercury NZ reported total carbon emissions of approximately 349,055,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 213,645,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 632,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 137,159,000 kg CO2e, covering other indirect emissions in the value chain. Mercury NZ has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a broader commitment to achieve net-zero across all scopes by 2050. The company is actively working on its climate action plan, which outlines strategies to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability practices. Overall, Mercury NZ's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for environmental responsibility.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
265,212,000
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Scope 2
300,000,000
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
500,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercury Nz's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low 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 Mercury Nz is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mercury Nz 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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