Spark New Zealand
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Spark New Zealand'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
Spark New Zealand's score of 45 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Spark New Zealand's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Spark New Zealand reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,137,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,694,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 10,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the purchase of electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which account for indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled about 4,818,000 kg CO2e. Spark New Zealand has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company plans for 70% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, demonstrating Spark's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,843,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,249,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 56,341,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Spark New Zealand 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.
