Mercury Nz Ltd

Common Name
Mercury Nz
Country
New Zealand
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
1,493
Ticker
MCY
Exchange
NZX
Description
Mercury NZ Ltd. is a prominent integrated electricity generation and retail company in New Zealand. Specializing in renewable energy, it plays a critical role in the electricity sector by operating a ...

Mercury Nz's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, 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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Insights into Mercury Nz's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercury Nz amounted to 214,277 metric 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercury Nz decreased by 4.27%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Mercury Nz's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e-1%-9%-14%+16%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mercury Nz's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mercury Nz were 213,645 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Mercury Nz reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Mercury Nz's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Mercury Nz's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Mercury Nz's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Mercury Nz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 632 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Mercury Nz reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Mercury Nz's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 42.96% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.

What methodology does Mercury Nz use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Mercury Nz reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.

Mercury Nz's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202301.5 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 2023, Mercury Nz reported 134,778 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Mercury Nz includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Mercury Nz's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e-8%+211%-95%+792%+59%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Mercury Nz's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Mercury Nz reported total Scope 3 emissions of 134,778 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Mercury Nz reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Mercury Nz's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 114.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Mercury Nz's Scope 3 emissions increased by 58.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

Insights into Mercury Nz's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Mercury Nz reported a total carbon footprint of 349,055 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.05% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Mercury Nz's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 61.21% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 38.61%.

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