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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cogeco's score of 37 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cogeco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cogeco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 201,036,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 12,060,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 174,906,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past five years, Cogeco has demonstrated a gradual reduction in total emissions, decreasing from about 240,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure in 2023. The company has made strides in reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which together totalled 26,130,000 kg CO2e in 2023, down from 40,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. However, Scope 3 emissions remain a substantial portion of their overall footprint, highlighting the need for further action in this area. Despite these reductions, Cogeco has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for growth in their sustainability strategy. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has shown a downward trend in recent years.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 200,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cogeco 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.
