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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.

18

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 18 is higher than 76% 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

Shaw Communications Inc., headquartered in Canada, reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data for the years 2019 and 2020. In 2020, the company achieved a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 1.82e-05 kg CO2e per unit of revenue, a slight improvement from 2019, which had an intensity of about 1.95e-05 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. However, specific total emissions figures for these years were not disclosed. Currently, Shaw Communications has not established any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of specified reduction initiatives indicates that while the company is monitoring its emissions intensity, it has yet to set concrete goals for overall emissions reduction. As the telecommunications industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Shaw's ongoing efforts to track and report emissions will be crucial in aligning with broader climate commitments and enhancing its environmental performance.

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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 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. Shaw Communications Inc. is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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