Contact Energy
Contact Energy Limited, commonly known as Contact Energy, is a leading energy provider based in New Zealand. Headquartered in Wellington, the company operates extensively across the North Island, delivering reliable electricity and natural gas services to residential and commercial customers. Founded in 1996, Contact Energy has achieved significant milestones, including the development of renewable energy projects that underscore its commitment to sustainability. The company’s core offerings include electricity generation, retail services, and natural gas supply, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy sources such as geothermal and hydroelectric power. This focus on sustainability sets Contact Energy apart in the competitive energy market. Recognised for its innovative approach, Contact Energy has established itself as a key player in New Zealand's energy landscape, consistently striving to meet the evolving needs of its customers while contributing to a greener future.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Contact 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.
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Industry Benchmark
Contact Energy's score of 70 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Contact Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Contact Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 802,252,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 526,282,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 1,950,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 273,673,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from the use of sold products and other activities. Contact Energy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2026, using 2018 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company plans to cut Scope 1 and 3 emissions from all sold electricity by the same percentage and aims for a 34% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2026. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Contact Energy's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the energy sector in New Zealand.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,174,698,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,397,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 515,179,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Contact Energy 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.
