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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
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Cox Communications, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Cox Communications, Inc., a leading telecommunications provider in the United States, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1962, the company has established itself as a key player in the broadband, cable television, and home automation industries, serving millions of customers across major operational regions, including the South and West. Cox offers a diverse range of services, including high-speed internet, digital cable, and home security solutions, distinguished by their commitment to customer service and innovative technology. With a strong market position, Cox has received numerous accolades for its service quality and community involvement, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the competitive telecommunications landscape.

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How does Cox Communications, Inc.'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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Cox Communications, Inc.'s score of 34 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cox Communications, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Cox Communications, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Cox Communications, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Cox Enterprises, Inc. This relationship suggests that any climate initiatives or targets may align with the broader corporate strategies of Cox Enterprises. Cox Enterprises has been known to engage in various sustainability initiatives, which may indirectly impact Cox Communications' approach to carbon emissions and climate commitments. However, without specific data or targets from Cox Communications itself, a detailed assessment of its carbon footprint and reduction strategies remains unavailable.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
177,410,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
391,472,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cox Communications, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cox Communications, Inc.'s primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cox Communications, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Cox Communications, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cox Communications, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 12% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
99%
Business Travel
<1%

Cox Communications, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Cox Communications, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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