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.
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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 55 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Spark New Zealand's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Spark New Zealand reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4670000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12204000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 397290000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data 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 year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a goal for 70% of its suppliers to adopt science-based targets by FY2026. In 2023, Spark's emissions were recorded at approximately 2694000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 10624000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a proactive stance in managing its carbon footprint. The company has previously set a near-term target to reduce emissions by 25% by 2025 against a FY2016 baseline, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability. Overall, Spark New Zealand's climate commitments and reduction initiatives reflect a robust strategy to address climate change, with a focus on significant emissions reductions and supplier engagement.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Spark New Zealand is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
