MONTRÉAL, March 1, 2022 /CNW/ -
Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) unveiled today its sixth ESG and
Sustainability Report, in which it provides an update on its
environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance indicators
along with other information pertaining to the company's
sustainability strategy. The report, which will henceforth be
published annually, was prepared using the international standards
of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). It provides information
on Cogeco's initiatives, targets and commitments, as well as
detailing the most significant challenges.
"At Cogeco, we believe that our financial performance and our
impact on the world are intrinsically linked, and through this
report we can remain transparent, and accountable for our progress
towards our sustainability impact and goals," said Philippe Jetté,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Cogeco. "We take great pride
in continuing to grow our sustainability program through the
implementation of ESG best practices and we are committed to
providing strong and inspiring leadership."
Cogeco promotes sustainable and inclusive growth through its
long-standing tradition of social commitment and community
involvement, its concrete actions to address climate change, its
leading edge operating practices, and its strong commitment to
responsible and ethical management. The company is proud of the
progress it has made over the past two years, which has brought a
number of distinctions, including selection to the Corporate
Knights lists of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and
Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada. More recently, Cogeco was included for
the second time on the Clean200 list by Corporate Knights and As
You Sow. This ranking recognizes companies around the world that
are leading the way with solutions for the transition to a clean
energy future. Cogeco is among 18 Canadian organizations to receive
the honour.
ABOUT COGECO INC.
Rooted in the communities it serves,
Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) is a growing competitive force in the North
American telecommunications and media sectors with a legacy of over
60 years. Through its business units Cogeco Connexion and
Breezeline (formerly Atlantic Broadband), Cogeco provides Internet,
video and phone services to 1.6 million residential and business
customers in Quebec and
Ontario in Canada as well as in twelve states in
the United States. Through Cogeco
Media, it owns and operates 23 radio stations as well as a news
agency in Quebec. To learn more
about Cogeco's growth strategy and its commitment to support its
communities, promote inclusive growth and fight climate change,
please visit us online at corpo.cogeco.com.
SOURCE Cogeco Inc.