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Cogeco Inc

Common Name
Cogeco
Country
Canada
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
N/A
Ticker
CGO
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Cogeco Inc. is a diversified telecommunications and media company primarily based in Canada. Its primary function is to provide high-quality cable television, internet, and telephone services to resid...

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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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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 Cogeco’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Cogeco's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. Cogeco's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Cogeco's TCFD Report 2023
b. Cogeco's TCFD Report 2023

Insights into Cogeco's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCogeco 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 Cogecodecreased 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

201920222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e-20%+1%-9%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 24,504 tCOâ‚‚e 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

201920222023202407 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e
  • 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 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 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202220232024055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e-32%+27%+12%
  • 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 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 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 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's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

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

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

In 2024, Cogeco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,450 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,278 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.03 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Cogeco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5505005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GEltelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,634Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MCogeco CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,206Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$MBCEYear: 2024Scope 1: 125,729 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,968Scope 1 Intensity: 7.41 tCO2e/$MInternet Initiative JapanYear: 2024Scope 1: 516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MXLSMART Telecom SejahteraYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,138Scope 1 Intensity: 1.91 tCO2e/$MMagyar Telekom TavkozlesiYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6Scope 1 Intensity: 2,299.51 tCO2e/$MVodafone IdeaYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,086Scope 1 Intensity: 1.68 tCO2e/$Msolutions by stcYear: 2024Scope 1: 249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,213Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$M1&1Year: 2024Scope 1: 2,025 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,229Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MTurkcell Iletisim HizmetleriYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,655 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,713Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MGMO Internet GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,768Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MTelecom ArgentinaYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,013Scope 1 Intensity: 8.99 tCO2e/$MSinchYear: 2024Scope 1: 598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,606Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MTele2Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,684Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MHellenic Telecommunications OrganizationYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,737Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MTPG TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MGGGrupo TelevisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,791 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.25 tCO2e/$MPCCWYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,836Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MOrange BelgiumYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,141 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,043Scope 1 Intensity: 3.01 tCO2e/$MSunrise CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MEtihad EtisalatYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,847Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MRogers CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,323Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MTelusYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,000Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MQuebecorYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,920Scope 1 Intensity: 2.59 tCO2e/$MCogecoYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,278Scope 1 Intensity: 5.03 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Cogeco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.03 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 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'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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