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Cogeco

Cogeco Communications Inc., commonly known as Cogeco, is a prominent telecommunications and media company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1957, Cogeco has grown to serve millions of customers across Ontario and Quebec, providing a robust range of services in the cable and broadband industry. The company offers high-speed internet, digital television, and telephony services, distinguished by its commitment to customer service and innovative technology. Cogeco's unique approach to community engagement and local programming has solidified its reputation in the market. With a strong presence in the Canadian telecommunications landscape, Cogeco has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and strategic acquisitions. As a trusted provider, Cogeco continues to enhance connectivity and entertainment options for its customers, positioning itself as a leader in the industry.

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42

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cogeco's score of 42 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cogeco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cogeco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 201,036,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12,060,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 14,070,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 174,906,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Cogeco's total emissions were about 207,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 12,500,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 14,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 180,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 5,964,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Over the past few years, Cogeco has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions dropping from approximately 213,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 219,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets available. Cogeco's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, but further details on specific reduction strategies or long-term climate commitments remain unspecified.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cogeco's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Cogeco is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cogeco 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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