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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 become a key player in the industry, primarily serving Ontario and Quebec. The company offers a diverse range of services, including high-speed internet, digital television, and telephony, distinguished by its commitment to customer service and innovative technology. With a strong market position, Cogeco has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its fibre-optic network to enhance connectivity for residential and business customers. The company is recognised for its competitive pricing and reliable service, making it a preferred choice for many Canadians seeking quality telecommunications solutions. As a forward-thinking organisation, Cogeco continues to adapt to the evolving digital landscape, ensuring it meets the needs of its customers effectively.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Cogeco's score of 38 is higher than 82% 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 2017, Cogeco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,896,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 10,136,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 34,774,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 986,000 kg CO2e. Cogeco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10% by 2020 on a per revenue basis, using fiscal 2014 emissions as a baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. These initiatives reflect Cogeco's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications industry.

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49,998,000
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Scope 3
1,614,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 participating in some 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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