Public Profile

Shaw Communications Inc.

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Shaw 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.

48

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Shaw Communications Inc.'s score of 48 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shaw Communications Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Shaw Communications Inc. reported a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of approximately 0.0000182 kg CO2e per unit of revenue (in CAD), although specific total emissions figures were not disclosed. The company has not provided data for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions, indicating a lack of detailed emissions reporting. For 2019, the GHG emissions intensity was approximately 0.0000195 kg CO2e per unit of revenue (in CAD), again without specific total emissions data. Shaw Communications has not set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit its accountability in addressing climate change. The absence of disclosed reduction initiatives suggests that the company is still in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Overall, while Shaw Communications has reported emissions intensity figures, the lack of absolute emissions data and defined reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shaw Communications Inc.'s primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Shaw Communications Inc. is in CA, 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.

Shaw Communications 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
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