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Comcast

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Comcast Corporation, a leading telecommunications conglomerate based in the United States, is renowned for its innovative services in the cable, internet, and entertainment sectors. Founded in 1963, Comcast has evolved significantly, becoming a major player in the industry with its headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and operations spanning across various regions in North America. The company is best known for its Xfinity brand, which offers high-speed internet, digital cable television, and home phone services. Comcast distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and cutting-edge technology, including advanced streaming options and smart home solutions. With a strong market position, Comcast has consistently been recognised for its achievements in broadband connectivity and media production, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of modern communication and entertainment.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Comcast'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.

74

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Comcast's score of 74 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Comcast's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Comcast reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside about 9,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 3 emissions decreased from about 10,800,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Over the past few years, Comcast has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 31% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2023. Comcast has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 for all scopes of emissions. Specifically, the company targets a near-zero reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025. Additionally, it plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, with a focus on emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting. These targets are part of Comcast's broader sustainability strategy, which includes commitments to ensure that 36% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2029. The company's initiatives are aligned with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Comcast'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 Comcast is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Comcast 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
Reduction Actions

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