Cox Enterprises, a prominent American conglomerate, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates extensively across the United States. Founded in 1898, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in the communications, media, and automotive industries. Cox Enterprises is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes Cox Communications, a major broadband and telecommunications provider, and Cox Automotive, a key player in the automotive services sector. The company is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability, consistently delivering unique solutions that enhance customer experiences. With a strong market position, Cox Enterprises has received numerous accolades for its corporate responsibility and community engagement initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking enterprise in the competitive landscape.
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In 2023, Cox Enterprises reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,056,411,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 287,891,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled approximately 350,652,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to around 1,826,411,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the extensive impact of its supply chain and operational activities. Cox Enterprises has set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2034, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. The reduction initiatives are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. In previous years, Cox Enterprises has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions reported at approximately 534,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, 429,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, 364,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 302,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This consistent reduction demonstrates the company's ongoing efforts to improve its environmental performance and contribute positively to global climate goals.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 177,410,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 391,472,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Cox Enterprises 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.