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updated 3 months ago

Earthlink Holdings Corp. Sustainability Profile

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Earthlink Holdings Corp., commonly known as EarthLink, is a prominent telecommunications and internet service provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry, offering a range of services primarily focused on high-speed internet, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the US, EarthLink is recognised for its commitment to delivering reliable and secure internet connectivity. The company’s unique offerings, such as its emphasis on customer service and tailored solutions, set it apart in a competitive market. Over the years, EarthLink has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre-optic network, positioning itself as a trusted provider for both residential and business customers.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Earthlink Holdings Corp.'s score of 43 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

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Earthlink Holdings Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Windstream Holdings II, LLC

Earthlink Holdings Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a merged entity that inherits emissions data from Windstream Holdings II, LLC, which is at cascade level 1. As such, any emissions figures or climate commitments would be derived from Windstream's performance and initiatives. At this time, Earthlink Holdings Corp. has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy. Given the lack of specific emissions data and reduction commitments, it is essential for Earthlink Holdings Corp. to consider setting measurable targets in line with industry standards to enhance its sustainability profile and address climate change effectively.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
63,811,000
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Scope 2
295,451,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Earthlink Holdings Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Earthlink Holdings Corp.'s primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Earthlink Holdings Corp.'s Location?

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Very high
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 Earthlink Holdings Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Earthlink Holdings Corp.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Earthlink Holdings Corp.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 14% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 67% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the primary emissions source at 1% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
1%

Earthlink Holdings Corp.'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.

Earthlink Holdings Corp. 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
Reduction Actions

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