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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nbn Co'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Nbn Co's score of 15 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nbn Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, NBN Co reported total carbon emissions of approximately 282,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 278,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. NBN Co has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 60% per device within the same timeframe. Furthermore, NBN Co is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by FY2027. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating NBN Co's dedication to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change impacts within the telecommunications sector in Australia.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,635,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 249,134,000 | 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 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Nbn Co 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.
