- Cybersecurity incident affecting internal operations (no impact on fibre broadband connectivity).
- Potential asset value loss due to coastal flooding.
- Increased cooling demand from rising mean temperatures.
- Increased manpower cost from productivity loss due to heat stress.
- Increased insurance costs due to more frequent and intense flooding and rising sea levels.
- Revenue loss due to business disruption from flash floods and coastal flooding.
- Increase in operating costs from rise in carbon pricing.
- Increasingly stringent green building, products, and service requirements.
NetLink NBN Trust and its subsidiaries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 or 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, NetLink NBN Trust and its subsidiaries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.6K tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 200 tCO2e; Scope 2: 168 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 34.2K 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
34.6K tCO2e (market-based)
2024 or 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Water Usage
81.6K m3
2024 or 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Waste
510 tons
2024 or 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Energy Use
1.3K MWh (within organization) 55722 MWh (outside organization)
2024 or 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024 or 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| 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). | 200 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 168 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 34.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 or 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 | 34.6K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2023 or 2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31 | 38.6K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 34.3K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 61.8% Scopes 1 and 2 emissions reduction from FY22 base year.
- Achieved a scrap rate of 1.2% on fibre cable issued.
- Maintained zero incidents of non-compliance on waste disposal practices.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Conduct water assessment to identify water saving opportunities.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY30 (using FY22 as a baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ManagementWater ConsumptionSustainable Supply ChainHealth and SafetyTalent Retention, Training, and DevelopmentConnecting the NationGovernance and TransparencyData Security and PrivacyEconomic Performance