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New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated, commonly known as NZ Rugby, is the governing body responsible for overseeing rugby union in New Zealand. Headquartered in New Zealand, the organisation plays a central role in managing the sport across the country’s major regions, including national teams and development programmes. Established in 1892, NZ Rugby has a long-standing history of fostering rugby excellence and promoting the sport’s cultural significance.
Operating within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, NZ Rugby’s core offerings include national competitions, player development, and strategic initiatives to grow the game. Its notable achievements include the success of the All Blacks, recognised globally as one of the most successful rugby teams. As a leader in the industry, NZ Rugby continues to shape New Zealand’s reputation as a rugby powerhouse.
+10 vs industry average
New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated’s score of 40 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Recreation and Sports Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2024, New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,776,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 101,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 14,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 9,661,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, the organisation's total emissions were approximately 10,019,000 kg CO2e, comprising 153,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,852,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2022, total emissions stood at about 9,703,000 kg CO2e, with 167,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,520,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated has set near-term net-zero targets. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, with a target year of 2024. Similarly, they also intend to reduce their Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, also targeting 2024.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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