Cogeco Inc
Cogeco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cogeco 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 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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cogeco's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cogeco amounted to 35,954 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cogeco decreased by 3.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Cogeco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cogeco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cogeco were 11,450 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Cogeco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cogeco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cogeco'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's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cogeco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,599 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 24,504 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Cogeco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cogeco's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cogeco's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Cogeco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cogeco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Cogeco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Cogeco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cogeco reported 196,003 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 2024 disclosure of Cogeco includes a breakdown across 10 of 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cogeco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cogeco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 196,003 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cogeco's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Cogeco's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cogeco'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 disclose?
In 2024, Cogeco 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's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Cogeco's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 80,851 tCO₂e (41.25%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 69,559 tCO₂e (35.49%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 17,655 tCO₂e (9.01%)
Cogeco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cogeco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cogeco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,450 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,278 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Cogeco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cogeco's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cogeco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.09, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Cogeco rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cogeco ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Cogeco is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Cogeco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cogeco reported a total carbon footprint of 231,957 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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'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