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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
CA
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Shaw Communications Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Shaw Communications Inc., commonly referred to as Shaw, is a leading Canadian telecommunications company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1966, Shaw has established itself as a key player in the industry, providing a wide range of services across Western Canada, including broadband internet, television, and digital phone services. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to connectivity, offering unique products such as Shaw Fibre+ and BlueCurve, which enhance user experience through high-speed internet and advanced television options. With a strong market position, Shaw has received numerous accolades for its customer service and technological advancements, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the telecommunications sector.

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82

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

Shaw Communications Inc.'s score of 82 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

88%

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Shaw Communications Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Rogers Communications Inc.

Shaw Communications Inc., headquartered in Canada, currently does not have available emissions data for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc., any potential emissions data or climate commitments may be cascaded from this parent organisation. However, specific emissions figures, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 totals, are not provided. In terms of climate commitments, Shaw Communications Inc. has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. As part of the broader telecommunications industry, Shaw Communications Inc. is positioned within a sector increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction. The company may benefit from aligning its practices with industry standards and initiatives, such as those set forth by its parent company, Rogers Communications Inc., which may have its own climate strategies and targets. Overall, Shaw Communications Inc. appears to be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments and emissions reporting.

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201420152016201720182019202020232024
Scope 1
38,197,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
140,928,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Shaw Communications Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shaw 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 Shaw Communications Inc.'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 Shaw Communications Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Shaw Communications Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Shaw Communications Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Capital Goods
31%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Investments
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Downstream Leased Assets
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Shaw 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.

Shaw Communications Inc. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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