- Higher-than-normal staff turnover.
- Rates of illness skyrocketed within the team due to Covid-19 and influenza.
- Supporting employees caring for unwell dependents.
- Tight talent market.
- Evolving sustainability landscape requiring adjustments to service offerings.
- Changes in the New Zealand media landscape.
- Lack of ethnic diversity within the team.
Wright Communications
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Wright Communications disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.44 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 5.90 tCO2e; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.53 tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
7.44 tCO2e
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.90 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.53 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.44 tCO2e |
| 2021 | 10.44 tCO2e |
| 2019 | 20.91 tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 52% from baseline year (15.39 tCO2e to 7.44 tCO2e), partially due to lockdowns. Purchased 8 gold standard credits to offset remaining emissions. Verified carbon neutral for the fifth consecutive year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Halve emissions by 2025 (against baseline year) to stay within 1.5° of global warming.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Client RetentionMatching Services to Client NeedsDigital Content PlatformsTe Ao MāoriTalent PipelineProfessional DevelopmentTalent RetentionThought LeadershipChanging Media LandscapeHealth & SafetyDiversity and InclusionClimate Action