Environment

Carbon Neutral by 2035

We’re taking action towards a greener future by reducing our carbon footprint across our enterprise – with a goal to be carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035.

Our Progress Toward Carbon Neutral

We’re proud of the progress we’ve already made, reducing our enterprise-wide Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 30% since 2019. We have the roadmap to carbon neutral, and we’re letting it guide us to a better, more sustainable future.

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Emissions reduced from our operations since 2019

Scope 1 and 2 Emissions

Chart shows emissions sources in 2023. 10% Generators, purchased steam, cooling and heating, 18% Emissions from owned/operated fleet + vehicles, 72% Purchased electricity powering facilities, etc.

To provide transparency and help drive improvement, we are reporting data using the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. We have also joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on climate action and have submitted near-term emissions reduction targets for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 in line with pathways designed to limit global warming. To learn more, visit our Carbon Footprint Data Report.

Carbon Footprint Data Report

Reducing Emissions

Our goal to become carbon neutral by 2035 starts with reducing the emissions we own and control across the enterprise. With purchased electricity accounting for the majority of our emissions, we are taking action to invest in clean and renewable energy. This means shifting to solar, wind, and other clean sources of electricity.

We sourced approximately 1.1 million megawatt-hours of clean and renewable energy in 2023 – approximately 25% of our total enterprise electricity load.

Our digital technology and customer support tools allow us to serve more customers remotely. We also continue to utilize fuel efficiency technology and are deploying electric and hybrid vehicles in select locations. In 2023, we saved roughly 11 million gallons of fuel compared to 2019.

Network Efficiency

In addition to sourcing more clean energy, we are deploying new, energy-efficient technologies across our network with a goal to double network energy efficiency by 2030.

Comcast has been investing in a nationwide network transformation to virtual, cloud-based technologies that offer faster broadband speeds, greater reliability, and improved energy efficiency. We have reduced the electricity it takes to deliver each byte of data across our network by 40% since 2019.

We know the importance of reliable connectivity, especially during extreme weather and other crises. Our customers depend on us for access to crucial information every hour, every day. That’s why we’re constantly working to minimize service disruptions and offering new solutions like Storm-Ready WiFi to keep customers connected during storms.

Products & Packaging

We constantly seek to raise the bar to meet not only the expectations of our customers, but the needs of the future. Our commitment to sustainable innovation includes designing environmentally friendly products and packaging that improve the entertainment experience, save our customers energy and money, and lessen our impact on the planet.

We recognize that sustainability begins with design choices such as reducing materials, supporting refurbishment and reuse, increasing recyclability, and utilizing recycled materials in products. That’s why our product designers are constantly innovating in pursuit of better, more sustainable products.

The Xfinity Eco Capsule™ is a 100% recyclable packaging system for select Xfinity Video and Internet products, made with renewable, Forest Stewardship Council-certified materials such as responsibly sourced bamboo, sugarcane, paper and soy ink.

The Handshake Box is our most recent sustainable packaging for Xfinity products shipped directly to customers, featuring a protective box made with recyclable materials and minimal ink. The new space-saving design achieves significant carbon reductions in transportation and storage compared to previous packaging.

Comcast aims to recycle or divert cable equipment waste from landfills through internal e-waste management programs that require our recycling business partners to be Responsible Recycling (“R2”) certified. We also maintain our longstanding refurbishment programs that encourage device reuse until the end of a product’s life.

Storytelling & Production

Environmental stewardship extends from the set to the screen through our responsible production practices and compelling storytelling that showcase the possibilities of a more sustainable future.

Building off of the longstanding Sustainable Production Program, the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has launched the GreenerLight Program, which aims to incorporate sustainability across the entire filmmaking process including development, production and distribution. ‘Abigail’ was one of the first films to participate in the program.

NBCUniversal leverages the reach of our programming and personalities to spotlight pressing climate challenges facing our world. Through TODAY Climate, Al Roker takes a deep dive look into climate changes, extremes, strategies and solutions.

The NBCUniversal Sustainable Production Program empowers production teams to integrate environmental best practices into on-set protocols for NBCUniversal film and TV productions. Over 70 productions across our film and TV portfolio participate each year, including three seasons of ‘La Brea’ and the 2024 film, ’The Fall Guy.’

All of Sky Studios’ teams are reducing their carbon footprint as part of Sky’s effort to support a low carbon future. Certified by albert, the organization leading the U.K. TV and film industry in the charge against climate change, all U.K.-commissioned Sky productions have been carbon neutral since 2019, and all Sky Sports U.K. host outside broadcasts have been carbon neutral since January 2021. Sky Sports News channel has also now become a carbon neutral production.