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Cogeco Communications Inc

Common Name
Cogeco Communications
Country
Canada
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
3,926
Ticker
CCA
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Cogeco Communications Inc. is a significant entity in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide array of services primarily across Canada and the United States. It is a subsidiary of Cogeco In...

Cogeco Communications's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Cogeco 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).

Cogeco Communications has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Cogeco Communications's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Cogeco Communications's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into Cogeco Communications's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCogeco Communications amounted to35,954metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cogeco Communicationsdecreased by 3.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Cogeco Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e+1%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Cogeco Communications's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cogeco Communications were 11,450 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Cogeco Communications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Cogeco Communications's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Cogeco Communications's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Cogeco Communications's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,599 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 24,504 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Cogeco Communications reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Cogeco Communications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cogeco Communications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Cogeco Communications's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cogeco Communications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Cogeco Communications use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Cogeco Communications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Cogeco Communications's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported 196,003 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 2024 disclosure of Cogeco Communications includes a breakdown across 10of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Cogeco Communications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e+27%+12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Cogeco Communications's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 196,003 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 90.99%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.01%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Cogeco Communications reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Cogeco Communications's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 41.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Cogeco Communications's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cogeco Communications disclose?

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Cogeco Communications's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Cogeco Communications's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 80,851 tCOâ‚‚e(41.25%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 69,559 tCOâ‚‚e(35.49%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 17,655 tCOâ‚‚e(9.01%)

Cogeco Communications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(41.2%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(35.5%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(9.0%)

Insights into Cogeco Communications’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,450 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,206 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Cogeco Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5505005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IGSarana Menara NusantaraYear: 2024Scope 1: 313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 792Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MCITIC Telecom InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 626 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MEltelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,634Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MIIIHS HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 868,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,711Scope 1 Intensity: 507.25 tCO2e/$MAFK SistemaYear: 2024Scope 1: 828,358 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,827Scope 1 Intensity: 76.51 tCO2e/$MCogecoYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,278Scope 1 Intensity: 5.03 tCO2e/$MIridium CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 791Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MBCEYear: 2024Scope 1: 125,729 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,968Scope 1 Intensity: 7.41 tCO2e/$MIndosatYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,474Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MXLSMART Telecom SejahteraYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,138Scope 1 Intensity: 1.91 tCO2e/$MMagyar Telekom TavkozlesiYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6Scope 1 Intensity: 2,299.51 tCO2e/$M1&1Year: 2024Scope 1: 2,025 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,229Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MTurkcell Iletisim HizmetleriYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,655 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,713Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MTelecom ArgentinaYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,013Scope 1 Intensity: 8.99 tCO2e/$MSinchYear: 2024Scope 1: 598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,606Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MTPG TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MChorusYear: 2025Scope 1: 644 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 1.11 tCO2e/$MGGGrupo TelevisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,791 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.25 tCO2e/$MPCCWYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,836Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MSunrise CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MRogers CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,323Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MTelusYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,000Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MfreenetYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,215 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,578Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MQuebecorYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,920Scope 1 Intensity: 2.59 tCO2e/$MCogeco CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,206Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$M

How does Cogeco Communications's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.85, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Cogeco Communications rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Cogeco Communications ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Cogeco Communications is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Cogeco Communications's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Cogeco Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 231,957 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.04% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Cogeco Communications's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.56%.a

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