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Mercury Nz Ltd

Common Name
Mercury Nz
Country
New Zealand
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
1,364
Ticker
MCY
Exchange
NZX
Description
Mercury NZ Limited Ordinary Shares are equity securities issued by Mercury NZ Limited, a leading New Zealand energy company focused on renewable electricity generation and retail services. The shares ...

Mercury Nz's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Mercury Nz 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).

However, Mercury Nz has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Mercury Nz’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Mercury Nz's Integrated Report 2024
a. Mercury Nz's Integrated Report 2024
b. Mercury Nz's TCFD Report 2022
b. Mercury Nz's TCFD Report 2022

Insights into Mercury Nz's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMercury Nz amounted to240,095metric 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 Mercury Nzincreased by 12.05%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Mercury Nz's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e-1%-9%-14%+16%-4%+12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mercury Nz's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mercury Nz were 239,574 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Mercury Nz reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Mercury Nz's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Mercury Nz's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Mercury Nz's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Mercury Nz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 521 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Mercury Nz reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Mercury Nz's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 17.56% 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 Mercury Nz use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Mercury Nz's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Mercury Nz's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Mercury Nz reported 136,335 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 Mercury Nz includes a breakdown across 0of 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

Mercury Nz's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e-8%+211%-95%+1356%-1%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mercury Nz's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Mercury Nz reported total Scope 3 emissions of 136,335 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Mercury Nz reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Mercury Nz's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 116.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

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

Insights into Mercury Nz’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Mercury Nz reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 239,574 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,089 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 114.66 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Mercury Nz's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000200,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)10505005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GDSolariaYear: 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: $M 1,631Scope 1 Intensity: 874.27 tCO2e/$MEnlight Renewable EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 256Scope 1 Intensity: 1.00 tCO2e/$MSerena EnergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 6.33 tCO2e/$MMeridian EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,924Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MAcciona EnergíaYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,473 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,172Scope 1 Intensity: 3.93 tCO2e/$MENGIE Brasil EnergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,816Scope 1 Intensity: 9.56 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 4.10 tCO2e/$MSDIC Power HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,808,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 6,160.76 tCO2e/$MLightYear: 2022Scope 1: 17,474 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,460Scope 1 Intensity: 7.10 tCO2e/$MClearway EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 540,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,314Scope 1 Intensity: 410.96 tCO2e/$MContact EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 947,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,731Scope 1 Intensity: 547.49 tCO2e/$MFortumYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,351,041 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,036Scope 1 Intensity: 223.85 tCO2e/$MMercury NzYear: 2024Scope 1: 239,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,089Scope 1 Intensity: 114.66 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Mercury Nz reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 114.66 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 170.48, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Mercury Nz rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Mercury Nz ranked 11 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Mercury Nz's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Mercury Nz reported a total carbon footprint of 376,430 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Mercury Nz's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 63.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.22%.a

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