Charter Communications, often referred to simply as Charter, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, Charter has grown significantly, particularly after its acquisition of Time Warner Cable in 2016, solidifying its position in the industry. The company primarily operates in major regions across the US, providing high-speed internet, cable television, and voice services under the Spectrum brand. Charter's core offerings include advanced broadband solutions and a wide array of entertainment options, distinguished by their commitment to customer service and innovative technology. As one of the largest cable operators in the country, Charter has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its fibre-optic network to enhance service delivery. With a strong market presence, Charter Communications continues to shape the telecommunications landscape, focusing on connectivity and customer satisfaction.
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Charter Communications's score of 33 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Charter Communications reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,537,292,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 431,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,105,788,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 957,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, Charter has made notable progress in reducing its emissions. From 2021 to 2023, Scope 1 emissions decreased from 375,709,000 kg CO2e to 431,504,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions saw a slight reduction from 1,057,823,000 kg CO2e to 1,105,788,000 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 1,007,783,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 957,348,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, Charter Communications has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, although detailed reduction strategies have not been disclosed. Overall, Charter's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change while navigating the complexities of its operational footprint.
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Add to project2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 426,160,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,191,163,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 924,892,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Charter Communications 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.