Z Energy
Z Energy, a prominent player in the New Zealand energy sector, is headquartered in Wellington and operates extensively across the North and South Islands. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a leader in the fuel and energy industry, focusing on the supply of petrol, diesel, and biofuels. Z Energy is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, offering unique products such as Z Biofuel, which supports a transition to greener energy solutions. With a strong market position, Z Energy has achieved significant milestones, including the development of a comprehensive network of service stations and a robust supply chain. The company is dedicated to innovation and customer service, making it a trusted choice for consumers and businesses alike. Through its initiatives, Z Energy continues to play a vital role in New Zealand's energy landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Z Energy'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 Electricity Supply 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
Z Energy's score of 36 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Z Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Z Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12.94 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 315,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2.42 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly 11.15 million tonnes CO2e from the use of sold products. Over the years, Z Energy has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 11.32 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at 462,000 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 at 2.35 million tonnes CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Z Energy's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of their total carbon footprint. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon management within the energy sector, focusing on improving emissions intensity and operational efficiency.
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Add to project2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,837,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,195,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,495,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Z Energy is not committed to any 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.
