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Charter Communications Inc

Common Name
Charter Communications
Country
United States
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
94,500
Ticker
CHTR
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Charter Communications Inc. is a prominent telecommunications and media company known for providing a range of services including high-speed internet, cable television, and voice communication solutio...

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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Charter Communications’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Charter Communications's ESG Report 2023
a. Charter Communications's ESG Report 2023
b. Charter Communications's ESG Report 2021
b. Charter Communications's ESG Report 2021

Insights into Charter Communications's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCharter Communications amounted to1,500,947metric 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 Communicationsdecreased 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

201920202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-7%-5%+7%+7%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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.ab

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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,069,443 tCOâ‚‚e 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.ab

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

201920202021202220230300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 2of 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

201920202021202220230300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+10%-1%-8%+3%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Charter Communications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

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 tCOâ‚‚e(99.15%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,643 tCOâ‚‚e(0.85%)

Charter Communications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(99.1%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 54,607 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.9 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Charter Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00010,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)POWarner Bros DiscoveryYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,342 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,321Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MTelephone and Data SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,160Scope 1 Intensity: 5.65 tCO2e/$MComcastYear: 2024Scope 1: 413,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 123,730Scope 1 Intensity: 3.34 tCO2e/$MVerizon CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,859 tCO2eRevenue: $M 134,790Scope 1 Intensity: 1.97 tCO2e/$MIridium CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 791Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MFoxYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,820 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,980Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MNew York TimesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,586Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MIACYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,759 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,807Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MAT&TYear: 2024Scope 1: 545,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 122,335Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MNewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.44 tCO2e/$MLumen TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 164,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,108Scope 1 Intensity: 12.56 tCO2e/$MYelpYear: 2024Scope 1: 332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,412Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MNetflixYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,488 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,002Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MAlphabetYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 350,096Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MWalt DisneyYear: 2024Scope 1: 921,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 91,361Scope 1 Intensity: 10.08 tCO2e/$MPPPinterestYear: 2024Scope 1: 570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,647Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MZiff DavisYear: 2024Scope 1: 311 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,402Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MElectronic ArtsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,977 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,463Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MWarner Music GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,877 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,426Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MOOOptimum CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,954Scope 1 Intensity: 4.83 tCO2e/$MSnapYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,822 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MUpworkYear: 2019Scope 1: 33 tCO2eRevenue: $M 301Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MT-Mobile USYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,399Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MCharter CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 431,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,607Scope 1 Intensity: 7.90 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.34, 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 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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