Cogeco Inc., a prominent player in the post and telecommunication services industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across Ontario and Quebec. Founded in 1957, the company has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality broadband services, cable television, and telecommunications solutions.
With a commitment to innovation, Cogeco offers a range of unique products, including high-speed internet and digital television services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top service providers in Canada. Notable achievements include significant investments in infrastructure and a focus on customer satisfaction, which have solidified Cogeco's reputation as a trusted telecommunications partner.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Cogeco Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Cogeco Inc., based in Canada and operating in the post and telecommunication services industry, has outlined significant climate commitments, including ambitious reduction targets. For the most recent reporting year available, 2024, Cogeco reported Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 11.4 million kg CO2e (comprising 10.19 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 1.26 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion) and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12.6 million kg CO2e from purchased electricity.
In 2022, Cogeco reported total emissions of approximately 167.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 12.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 17.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 138 million kg CO2e. Emissions data for 2021 indicated a total of approximately 132.5 million kg CO2e, with specific data for Scope 3 emissions including employee commute (approximately 0.94 million kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 19.17 million kg CO2e), alongside Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling about 21.3 million kg CO2e. Prior to 2021, detailed scope breakdowns were not consistently available, though total emissions were reported as approximately 131.4 million kg CO2e in 2020 and ranging between 26.8 million kg CO2e and 33.1 million kg CO2e from 2014 to 2019.
Cogeco Inc. has made significant Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 65% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Cogeco is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets also include a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from employee commuting and downstream leased assets by 2030, from the same 2019 baseline. Additionally, Cogeco is working to ensure that 50% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have their own science-based targets in place by 2025. Some of these targets have been updated with long-term goals, including a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe, all from the 2019 base year.
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Cogeco Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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