Spectrum
Spectrum, officially known as Charter Communications, Inc., is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, Spectrum has rapidly expanded its footprint across major operational regions, providing services to millions of customers nationwide. The company operates primarily in the cable and broadband industry, offering a diverse range of products including high-speed internet, cable television, and voice services. What sets Spectrum apart is its commitment to delivering reliable connectivity and innovative solutions, such as Spectrum Mobile and Spectrum TV, which cater to the evolving needs of consumers. With a strong market position, Spectrum has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in network infrastructure and customer service enhancements. As a prominent player in the telecommunications sector, Spectrum continues to shape the landscape of digital communication in the US.
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Spectrum's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Spectrum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,537,292,000 kg CO2e, comprising 431,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,105,788,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 957,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 1,512,779,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 403,807,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,108,972,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 929,785,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Spectrum has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with 2021 figures at approximately 1,433,532,000 kg CO2e, including 375,709,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,057,823,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,007,783,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2019, the total emissions were about 1,617,323,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 426,160,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at 924,892,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Spectrum's emissions data is sourced from its parent company, Charter Communications, Inc. This corporate relationship may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As of now, no specific science-based targets or climate pledges have been identified in their emissions strategy.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 426,160,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,191,163,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 924,892,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Spectrum 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.
