Nbn Co
NBN Co, officially known as NBN Co Limited, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Australia. Established in 2009, NBN Co plays a pivotal role in the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN), aiming to provide high-speed internet access across urban, regional, and rural areas of the country. With a focus on delivering reliable broadband services, NBN Co offers a range of products, including Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Fibre to the Node (FTTN), and Fixed Wireless solutions. These services are designed to meet the diverse connectivity needs of Australian households and businesses. Recognised for its significant contributions to the telecommunications landscape, NBN Co has achieved notable milestones in expanding internet accessibility, positioning itself as a cornerstone of Australia's digital future.
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Nbn Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, NBN Co reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,330,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 228,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,308,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 1,177,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 239,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,177,000,000 kg CO2e. NBN Co has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2045, also from a FY2021 baseline. NBN Co is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2045. The company has also pledged that 80% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and downstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by FY2027. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect NBN Co's dedication to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector in Australia.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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