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Windstream Holdings Sustainability Profile

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Windstream Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Windstream, is a prominent telecommunications and technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, Windstream has established itself as a key player in the industry, providing a wide range of services across various operational regions, including the Midwest and Southeast. Specialising in broadband, voice, and managed services, Windstream is known for its commitment to delivering high-speed internet and reliable communication solutions to both residential and business customers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre network, which enhances connectivity and supports the growing demand for digital services. With a strong market position, Windstream continues to innovate, offering unique products that cater to the evolving needs of its clientele, making it a trusted name in the telecommunications sector.

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40

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

Windstream Holdings's score of 40 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Windstream Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Windstream Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 814.0 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 74.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 194.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 545.0 million kg CO2e, which includes about 5.8 million kg CO2e from business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were approximately 821.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 68.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 198.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 555.4 million kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Windstream Holdings does not currently have specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Windstream Holdings II, LLC, which is the source of their performance metrics. Overall, Windstream Holdings is actively monitoring its carbon footprint but has yet to establish formal reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate strategy.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
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Scope 2
295,451,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Windstream Holdings's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Windstream Holdings'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 Windstream Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Windstream Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Windstream Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 14% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 67% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the primary emissions source at 1% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
1%

Windstream Holdings'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.

Windstream Holdings 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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