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Qwest Communications International, Inc.

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Qwest Communications International, Inc., commonly referred to as Qwest, is a prominent telecommunications company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1996, Qwest has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, primarily serving the western and midwestern regions of the US. The company offers a diverse range of services, including broadband internet, voice services, and data networking solutions, distinguished by its commitment to reliability and customer service. Notable achievements include its significant role in the development of fibre-optic networks, which has enhanced connectivity for both residential and business customers. With a strong market position, Qwest continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its clientele while maintaining a reputation for quality and performance in the competitive telecommunications landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Qwest Communications International, 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.

37

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

Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s score of 37 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Lumen Technologies, Inc.

Qwest Communications International, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As of now, Qwest has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The lack of specific initiatives or commitments suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given the context of its parent company, Lumen Technologies, Inc., it is possible that Qwest's climate initiatives and emissions data may align with those of Lumen, which has its own sustainability goals. However, without explicit data or commitments from Qwest, it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of its carbon emissions and climate commitments. In summary, Qwest Communications International, Inc. currently lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets, reflecting a potential area for future development in its environmental strategy.

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20182019202020212022
Scope 1
221,075,110
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,779,670,970
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
1,617,088,790
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qwest Communications International, Inc.'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 Qwest Communications International, Inc. 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.

Qwest Communications International, Inc. is not participating in any 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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