Charter Communications Inc
Charter Communications's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Charter Communications completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Charter Communications has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Charter Communications's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Charter Communications amounted to 1,500,947 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Charter Communications decreased by 0.78%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Charter Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Charter Communications's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Charter Communications were 431,504 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Charter Communications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Charter Communications's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Charter Communications's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Charter Communications's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Charter Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,105,788 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,069,443 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Charter Communications reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Charter Communications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 10.22%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
What methodology does Charter Communications use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Charter Communications reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Charter Communications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Charter Communications's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Charter Communications reported 957,348 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Charter Communications includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Charter Communications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Charter Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Charter Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 957,348 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.85% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.15% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Charter Communications reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Charter Communications's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Charter Communications 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Charter Communications's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Charter Communications 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Charter Communications disclose?
In 2023, Charter Communications reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Charter Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Charter Communications's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 771,336 tCO₂e (99.15%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,643 tCO₂e (0.85%)
Charter Communications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Charter Communications’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Charter Communications reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 431,504 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 54,607 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.9 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Charter Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Charter Communications's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Charter Communications reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.9 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.29 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Charter Communications rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Charter Communications ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Charter Communications among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Charter Communications's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Charter Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 2,458,295 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.64% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Charter Communications's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 43.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 38.94%. a