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 score of 56 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Nbn Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, NBN Co, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,330,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 228,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 1,308,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, the 2023 emissions were about 1,177,000,000 kg CO2e, with 4,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 239,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and 1,177,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. NBN Co has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2045. NBN Co also commits to reducing emissions from the use of sold products by 60% per device within the same timeframe. Furthermore, by FY2027, the company aims for 80% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets. Overall, NBN Co is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2045, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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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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