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Contact Energy Ltd

Common Name
Contact Energy
Country
New Zealand
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
1,273
Ticker
CEN
Exchange
NZX
Description
Contact Energy Limited is a leading utility company based in New Zealand, specializing in the generation and retailing of electricity and natural gas. Its core operations are structured into wholesale...

Contact Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Contact Energy 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).

Contact Energy has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Contact Energy’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Contact Energy's GHG Emissions Inventory 2024
a. Contact Energy's GHG Emissions Inventory 2024
b. Contact Energy's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2023
b. Contact Energy's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Contact Energy's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofContact Energy amounted to948,466metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Contact Energyincreased by 79.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Contact Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e-11%-25%-33%+80%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Contact Energy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Contact Energy were 947,491 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Contact Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Contact Energy's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Contact Energy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 79.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Contact Energy's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Contact Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 975 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Contact Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Contact Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 30.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Contact Energy's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 50.18% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Contact Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Contact Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Contact Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018202120222023202405001 k1.5 k2 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Contact Energy's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Contact Energy reported 265,034 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 2024 disclosure of Contact Energy includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Contact Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+8%-29%-31%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Contact Energy's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Contact Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 265,034 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 35.35%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 64.65%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Contact Energy reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Contact Energy's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 48.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Contact Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Contact Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Contact Energy disclose?

In 2024, Contact Energy reported emissions for 9 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 Contact Energy's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Contact Energy's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 170,929 tCOâ‚‚e(64.49%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 79,185 tCOâ‚‚e(29.88%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,522 tCOâ‚‚e(2.46%)

Contact Energy's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(29.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(2.5%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(64.5%)

Insights into Contact Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Contact Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 947,491 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,731 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 547.49 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Contact Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)10505005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GCSDSolariaYear: 2024Scope 1: 469,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 184Scope 1 Intensity: 2,550.91 tCO2e/$MChugoku Electric PowerYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,830,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,197Scope 1 Intensity: 1,552.36 tCO2e/$MRenew Energy GlobalYear: 2025Scope 1: 758 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13Scope 1 Intensity: 58.88 tCO2e/$MBoralexYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 772Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MGGGuangxi Guiguan Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,223,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,315Scope 1 Intensity: 1,690.82 tCO2e/$MEnel Generacion ChileYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,370,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,012Scope 1 Intensity: 786.92 tCO2e/$MTohoku Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,477,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,607Scope 1 Intensity: 1,745.44 tCO2e/$MNaturenergie HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,910 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,778Scope 1 Intensity: 6.70 tCO2e/$MAuren EnergiaYear: 2022Scope 1: 122,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,044Scope 1 Intensity: 117.12 tCO2e/$MNorthland Power Inc (Ontario)Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,425,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,631Scope 1 Intensity: 874.27 tCO2e/$MSerena EnergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 6.33 tCO2e/$MMercury NzYear: 2024Scope 1: 239,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,089Scope 1 Intensity: 114.66 tCO2e/$MCCChina Everbright GreentechYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,643,271 tCO2eRevenue: $M 898Scope 1 Intensity: 1,829.18 tCO2e/$MSSSGICCYear: 2023Scope 1: 238 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,080Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MRomande Energie HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,741 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 9.51 tCO2e/$MMeridian EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,924Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MAlupar InvestimentoYear: 2023Scope 1: 110,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 683Scope 1 Intensity: 161.73 tCO2e/$MChina Longyuan Power GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,186,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,529Scope 1 Intensity: 1,299.76 tCO2e/$MDDDatang Renewable PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 4.10 tCO2e/$MElectricite de StrasbourgYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,437Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MClearway EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 540,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,314Scope 1 Intensity: 410.96 tCO2e/$MFortumYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,351,041 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,036Scope 1 Intensity: 223.85 tCO2e/$MContact EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 947,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,731Scope 1 Intensity: 547.49 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Contact Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 547.49 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 139.43, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Contact Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Contact Energy ranked 15 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Contact Energy's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Contact Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 1,213,500 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 51.26% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Contact Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 78.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 21.84%.a

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