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Optimum Communications Inc

Common Name
Optimum Communications
Country
United States
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
10,900
Ticker
OPTU
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Altice USA Inc. is a prominent communication and media company providing broadband, telecommunication, and digital cable services in the United States. The company's primary focus is to deliver high-s...

Optimum Communications's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Optimum 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).

However, Optimum Communications 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 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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a. Optimum Communications's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Optimum Communications's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Optimum Communications's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofOptimum Communications amounted to278,671metric 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 Optimum Communicationsincreased by 0.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Optimum Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e+15%-1%+6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Optimum Communications's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Optimum Communications were 43,219 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Optimum Communications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Optimum Communications's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Optimum Communications's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Optimum Communications's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Optimum Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 230,083 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 235,452 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Optimum Communications reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Optimum Communications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Optimum Communications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

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

What methodology does Optimum Communications use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Optimum Communications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Optimum Communications's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Optimum Communications reported 1,018,877 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 Optimum Communications includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Optimum Communications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e-16%-22%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Optimum Communications's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Optimum Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,018,877 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Optimum Communications's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 22.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

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

In 2024, Optimum Communications reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,219 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,954 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.83 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Optimum Communications'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)POTake-Two Interactive SoftwareYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,633Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MCinemark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,050Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MTelephone and Data SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,160Scope 1 Intensity: 5.65 tCO2e/$MMatch GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 564 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,479Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MComcastYear: 2024Scope 1: 413,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 123,730Scope 1 Intensity: 3.34 tCO2e/$MCharter CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 431,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,607Scope 1 Intensity: 7.90 tCO2e/$MVerizon CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,859 tCO2eRevenue: $M 134,790Scope 1 Intensity: 1.97 tCO2e/$MIridium CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 791Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MCarlisle CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 68,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.73 tCO2e/$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: $M 6,426Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MT-Mobile USYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,399Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MOOOptimum CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,954Scope 1 Intensity: 4.83 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Optimum Communications reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.83 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.29, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Optimum Communications ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Optimum Communications's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Optimum Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 1,297,548 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.31% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Optimum Communications's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.15%.a

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