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Spark New Zealand Sustainability Profile

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Spark New Zealand, commonly referred to as Spark, is a leading telecommunications and digital services provider headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1987, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the industry with a focus on delivering innovative solutions across the nation. Operating primarily in New Zealand, Spark offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband, and cloud solutions. Its commitment to customer-centric innovation sets it apart, with unique offerings such as Spark's 5G network and advanced digital services tailored for both consumers and businesses. With a strong market position, Spark New Zealand has received numerous accolades for its service excellence and technological advancements, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the competitive telecommunications landscape.

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55

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Spark New Zealand's score of 55 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

68%

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Spark New Zealand's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Spark New Zealand reported total carbon emissions of approximately 467,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,204,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 397,290,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a goal for 70% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by FY2026. In previous years, Spark's emissions were also substantial, with Scope 1 emissions of about 2,694,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,624,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, having previously set a target to reduce emissions by 25% by 2025 against a FY2016 baseline. Overall, Spark New Zealand's climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with clear reduction targets and a focus on engaging suppliers in sustainability efforts.

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20142015201620202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,102,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
26,405,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Spark New Zealand's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spark New Zealand's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Spark New Zealand's Location?

Very low
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Very high
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 Spark New Zealand is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Spark New Zealand's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Spark New Zealand's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
90%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Spark New Zealand's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Spark New Zealand has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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