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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.

100

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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Comcast's score of 100 is higher than 100% 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 4,130,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,127,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and about 9,545,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was approximately 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at about 4,290,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 1,184,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 10,789,000,000 kg CO2e. Comcast has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 for all Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Near-term targets include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Notably, Comcast has already achieved a 19% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 to 2021, primarily through increased renewable energy usage and energy efficiency measures. The emissions data and targets are sourced from Comcast Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
577,000,000
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Scope 2
1,755,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
12,310,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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