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Telecommunications Services
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Qwest Communications International, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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.

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62

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s score of 62 is higher than 74% 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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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
277,725,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
2,082,498,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,498,404,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Qwest Communications International, 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 Qwest Communications International, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Qwest Communications International, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 47% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 49% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 41% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
41%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
35%
Capital Goods
17%
Use of Sold Products
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Qwest Communications International, 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.

Qwest Communications International, 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
Reduction Actions

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