Climate Change Data

altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:75,499 MT (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:14,031 MT (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:61,468 MT (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:9% (Hawaiian Telcom)
Waste Generated:841,000 lbs (minimum)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social Impact
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total GHG emissions by 1.93% from 2021 to 2022 (76,983 MT to 75,499 MT)
  • Hawaiian Telcom generated 9% of its energy through onsite solar arrays.
  • Reduced total facility footprint by 7%
  • Implemented energy-efficiency projects lowering energy bills by 10-11% at some locations.
  • Recycled at least 841,000 pounds of materials.
  • Reclaimed and recycled 650,000 pounds of copper cabling.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting 13 groups.
  • Employees logged 5,060 volunteer hours.
  • Employee satisfaction score above industry benchmark.
  • Developed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy.
  • Invested $2.55 million in employee development programs (290,000 hours).

Governance Achievements

  • Chartered an ESG committee.
  • Completed a materiality assessment.
  • 100% independent directors on the Board; 3 of 9 directors are women.
  • Implemented a safety management system (SMS).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
  • 40% absolute emissions reduction from 2021 baseline by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy consumption from legacy copper network equipment (65% of carbon emissions).
  • Aging vehicle fleet contributing to GHG emissions.
  • Need to improve supplier diversity program.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Migrating customers to a greener fiber-optic network.
  • Modernizing and electrifying the company fleet.
  • Developing a climate action plan to reduce GHG emissions to net-zero by 2040.
  • Developing strategies to engage more diverse suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Working towards a robust supplier diversity program.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events, damage to outdoor wiring from flying debris and falling trees.
Opportunities
  • Network transformation to fiber-optic infrastructure.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Awards & Recognition

  • Brighton Center’s 2022 Elizabeth Herald Community Support Award

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:69,693 tCO2e (Market Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:14,001 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:55,692 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Employee Experience
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 11% from 2021 baseline.
  • Retired two copper network facilities, saving energy and emissions.
  • Added a new rooftop solar array to power Dayton, Ohio regional office.
  • Recycled at least 841,000 pounds of materials.
  • Reclaimed and recycled 684,000 pounds of copper cabling.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with 13 groups and over 1000 members.
  • Employees volunteered over 8,400 hours.
  • Invested $906,800 in employee development programs (122,000 hours).
  • Donated 100 upcycled computers to Maui residents.
  • Bell Charitable Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants.

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained high governance standards despite transitioning to a privately held company.
  • 100% independent board of directors with 3 of 9 directors being women.
  • Implemented a Software-as-a-Service solution integrating risk, safety, compliance, and insurance data.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 40% absolute emissions reduction from 2021 baseline by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increasing carbon emissions from fleet due to expanding service areas.
  • Energy-intensive legacy copper network.
  • Need to assess and address Scope 3 emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Fleet modernization, reduction in vehicle numbers, and EV deployment.
  • Phased plan to decommission copper network and transition to fiber.
  • Development of climate action plans for altafiber, Hawaiian Telcom, and CBTS.
  • Commitment to assessing Scope 3 emissions in the future.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Commitment to sustainable procurement; vetting of business relationships for fleet modernization; Third-Party Risk Management Program for high-risk vendors.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Sea level rise, coastal erosion, high wave/king tide flooding, passive flooding (Hawaii)
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Network transformation to fiber (more energy efficient).

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: LEED Silver (Dayton office)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Fiber optic network (more energy efficient than copper).

Awards & Recognition

  • LEED Silver certification (Dayton office)