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Chorus Ltd

Common Name
Chorus
Country
New Zealand
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
755
Ticker
CNU
Exchange
NZX
Description
Chorus Limited is a telecommunications infrastructure company specializing in the provision and maintenance of New Zealand’s fixed line communications networks. Its core operations revolve around buil...

Chorus's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Chorus completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Chorus has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Chorus’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Chorus's Climate Report 2025
a. Chorus's Climate Report 2025
b. Chorus's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Chorus's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Chorus's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofChorus amounted to7,877metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chorusincreased by 23.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Chorus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020232024202502505007501 ktCO2e-23%+23%-29%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chorus's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chorus were 644 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Chorus reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Chorus's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Chorus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 29.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Chorus's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Chorus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 903 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 7,233 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Chorus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Chorus's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 24.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Chorus's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 32.13% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Chorus use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Chorus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Chorus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020232024202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Chorus's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Chorus reported 42,249 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Chorus includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Chorus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320242025020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-37%-8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chorus's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Chorus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,249 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 42.55%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 57.45%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Chorus's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Chorus's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chorus disclose?

In 2025, Chorus reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Chorus's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Chorus's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 5,718 tCOâ‚‚e(49.98%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,213 tCOâ‚‚e(28.08%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 855 tCOâ‚‚e(7.47%)

Chorus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(28.1%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(50.0%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(7.5%)

Insights into Chorus’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Chorus reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 644 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 579 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Chorus's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GOSarana Menara NusantaraYear: 2024Scope 1: 313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 792Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MLink Mobility Group HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 67 tCO2eRevenue: $M 617Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MTelkom SA SOCYear: 2025Scope 1: 35,127 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,394Scope 1 Intensity: 14.67 tCO2e/$MCITIC Telecom InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 626 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MNetLink NBN TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 305Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MAFK SistemaYear: 2024Scope 1: 828,358 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,827Scope 1 Intensity: 76.51 tCO2e/$MSpark New Zealand LtdYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,732 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,209Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MIridium CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 791Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MCogeco CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,206Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$MTower Bersama InfrastructureYear: 2023Scope 1: 548 tCO2eRevenue: $M 431Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MOiYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,857 tCO2eRevenue: $M 515Scope 1 Intensity: 9.43 tCO2e/$MVodacom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,975Scope 1 Intensity: 24.65 tCO2e/$MLink NetYear: 2023Scope 1: 265 tCO2eRevenue: $M 254Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MSK TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MGamma CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MTelefonicaYear: 2024Scope 1: 122,874 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,993Scope 1 Intensity: 2.86 tCO2e/$MGGGrupo TelevisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,791 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.25 tCO2e/$MUnited InternetYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,586Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MPCCWYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,836Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MOOOptimum CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,954Scope 1 Intensity: 4.83 tCO2e/$MSunrise CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MNOSYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,765Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MPT Dayamitra TelekomunikasiYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MChorusYear: 2025Scope 1: 644 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 1.11 tCO2e/$M

How does Chorus's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Chorus reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Chorus rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Chorus ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Chorus is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Chorus's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Chorus reported a total carbon footprint of 50,126 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.2% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Chorus's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.43%.a

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