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Spectrum

Spectrum, officially known as Charter Communications, Inc., is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1999, Spectrum has rapidly expanded its footprint across the United States, providing services in major operational regions including California, New York, and Texas. Specialising in high-speed internet, cable television, and voice services, Spectrum distinguishes itself with its commitment to no data caps and a wide range of channel offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of Time Warner Cable in 2016, which solidified its position as one of the largest cable operators in the nation. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Spectrum continues to enhance its service portfolio, making it a formidable player in the telecommunications industry. Its dedication to delivering reliable connectivity and entertainment solutions has earned it a strong market presence and a loyal customer base.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Spectrum's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Spectrum's score of 24 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Spectrum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Spectrum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,537,292,000 kg CO2e, comprising 431,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,105,788,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 957,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 403,807,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 1,512,779,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 403,807,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,108,972,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 929,785,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual increase in emissions over the years, with 2021 reporting total emissions of about 1,433,532,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Spectrum, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within a global context where many organisations are setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
426,160,000
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Scope 2
1,191,163,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
924,892,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spectrum's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. Spectrum is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Spectrum is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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