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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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.
Industry Benchmark
Windstream Holdings's score of 40 is higher than 62% 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, which encompasses business travel emissions of about 5,827,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 821,491,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 68,115,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 198,024,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 555,352,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Windstream's emissions data is sourced from Windstream Holdings II, LLC, and does not include any specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any formal climate reduction initiatives or targets, which places it in a context where many industry peers are actively pursuing measurable emissions reductions. Overall, while Windstream Holdings has shown a minor decrease in emissions from 2022 to 2023, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,811,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 295,451,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
