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Charter Communications

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Charter Communications'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Charter Communications's reported carbon emissions

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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Scope 1
426,160,000
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Scope 2
1,191,163,000
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Scope 3
924,892,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Charter Communications's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Charter Communications is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

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.

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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