Chorus
Chorus Limited, commonly referred to as Chorus, is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider based in New Zealand. Established in 2011, the company has played a pivotal role in the development of the country’s broadband network, particularly through its extensive fibre and copper infrastructure. With its headquarters in Wellington, Chorus operates across various regions, ensuring connectivity for urban and rural communities alike. Chorus is renowned for its core services, which include the provision of high-speed fibre broadband and copper-based services, catering to both residential and business customers. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a key player in New Zealand's telecommunications landscape. Notable achievements include significant investments in fibre rollout, contributing to the nation’s digital transformation and enhancing overall connectivity.
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Chorus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chorus New Zealand Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,387,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 573,160 kg CO2e (comprising mobile combustion and fugitive emissions) and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,474,350 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling around 24,337,270 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (about 24,337,270 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 3,883,480 kg CO2e). Chorus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 62% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Chorus aims for 70% of its suppliers and customers, by spend, to have science-based targets by FY2029. In the previous year, 2023, Chorus reported a total of approximately 6,544,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating a slight decrease from 2022's total of about 10,456,000 kg CO2e. This trend reflects the company's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices. Chorus's commitment to reducing emissions is part of a broader strategy to address climate change and promote environmental responsibility within the telecommunications sector in New Zealand.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,035,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,343,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,221,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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