Chorus has updated its Transition Plan, building on existing programmes that support decarbonisation and resilience. The plan, approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) in FY25 and updated in FY26, outlines the company’s pathway towards its climate targets.
Material actions and disclosures
Chorus has reported on its emissions reduction progress since FY21 and has validated its targets with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2024. The company aims to reduce its absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 62% by 2030 from a FY20 base year. In FY26, Chorus achieved a 43% reduction from its FY20 levels, with scope 1 and 2 emissions decreasing to 5,998 tCO2e.
Chorus also aims to reduce electricity use by 25% by FY30 against a FY20 baseline, with an interim milestone to reduce electricity use in FY25 by 6-9% against FY25. In FY26, the company reduced its electricity consumption by 6.7% against FY25.
Additionally, Chorus aims for 70% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets in place by FY29. In FY26, 55% of suppliers by spend had SBTi targets in place.
Chorus has also made progress on its vehicle fleet reduction goal, with the company’s fleet now 92% EV or hybrid, replacing 13 diesel vehicles with hybrid alternatives in FY26.
Forward commitments
Chorus plans to continue its efforts to integrate climate considerations into its asset management and investment planning. The company aims to maintain a stable supply chain and collaborate with industry to pursue joint decarbonisation initiatives.