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Windstream Holdings

Windstream Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Windstream, is a prominent telecommunications and technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, Windstream has established itself as a key player in the industry, providing a wide range of services across various operational regions, including the Midwest and Southeast. Specialising in broadband, voice, and managed services, Windstream is known for its commitment to delivering high-speed internet and reliable communication solutions to both residential and business customers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre network, which enhances connectivity and supports the growing demand for digital services. With a strong market position, Windstream continues to innovate, offering unique products that cater to the evolving needs of its clientele, making it a trusted name in the telecommunications sector.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Windstream Holdings's score of 43 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Windstream Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Windstream Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 814,013,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 74,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 194,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 544,974,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2022 were about 821,491,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions year-on-year. Windstream has set ambitious reduction targets to address its carbon footprint. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions intensity by 20% by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Windstream is targeting a 40% reduction in total Scope 2 emissions by 2025, also based on 2019 levels. These commitments reflect the company's proactive approach to mitigating climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations. Overall, Windstream's emissions data and reduction initiatives demonstrate a commitment to improving environmental performance and reducing carbon emissions across all scopes.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Windstream Holdings's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Windstream Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Windstream Holdings is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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