Comcast Corp

Common Name
Comcast
Country
United States
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
182,000
Ticker
CMCSA
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Comcast Corporation is a multinational telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the largest American cable television company and a dominant player in the glo...

Comcast's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Comcast 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Comcast has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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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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Verified Sources Behind Comcast’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Comcast's Carbon Accounting Report 2025
a. Comcast's Carbon Accounting Report 2025

Insights into Comcast's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Comcast amounted to 1,902,000 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 Comcast decreased by 3.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Comcast's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-17%+1%-2%-9%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Comcast's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Comcast were 413,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Comcast reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Comcast's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Comcast's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Comcast's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Comcast reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,127,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,489,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Comcast reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Comcast's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 18.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

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

What methodology does Comcast use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Comcast's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

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

In 2024, Comcast reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 413,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 123,730 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Comcast's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00020,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CPCCCencoraYear: 2024Scope 1: 135,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293,987Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MWarner Bros DiscoveryYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,342 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,321Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MTake-Two Interactive SoftwareYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,633Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MTelephone and Data SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,160Scope 1 Intensity: 5.65 tCO2e/$MCharter CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 431,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,607Scope 1 Intensity: 7.90 tCO2e/$MVerizon CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,859 tCO2eRevenue: $M 134,790Scope 1 Intensity: 1.97 tCO2e/$MMeta PlatformsYear: 2024Scope 1: 47,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 164,477Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MIridium CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 791Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MZillow GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,945Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 5,536 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,365Scope 1 Intensity: 1.27 tCO2e/$MAT&TYear: 2024Scope 1: 545,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 122,335Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MNewsYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,702 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,879Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MLumen TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 166,652 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,557Scope 1 Intensity: 11.45 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 602 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,056Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MZiff DavisYear: 2023Scope 1: 305 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,364Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MElectronic ArtsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,977 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,463Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MWarner Music GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,583 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,037Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MT-Mobile USYear: 2023Scope 1: 66,851 tCO2eRevenue: $M 78,556Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MComcastYear: 2024Scope 1: 413,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 123,730Scope 1 Intensity: 3.34 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Comcast reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.16 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Comcast rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Comcast ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

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