Comcast 2024 Impact Report: Advancing Digital Equity and Sustainability


07/01/2024


Comcast has unveiled its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing stories of impact and providing diversity and environmental data to demonstrate the company's efforts towards creating a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable world.
 
Celebrating Comcast’s 60th anniversary, the company has intensified its initiatives to bridge the digital divide through Project UP, a $1 billion pledge to enhance digital equity. This includes ongoing support for local and national nonprofits that offer digital-skills training and career development opportunities. Comcast also remains dedicated to environmental sustainability through energy-efficient measures aimed at reducing its carbon footprint.
 
The report outlines the company's achievements in 2023 and early 2024, such as:
 
Distributing over $25 million to various community organizations nationwide to support digital skills programs and partnerships. Expanding the Digital Navigators network with $13.6 million in grants to aid connectivity and adoption for more than 250 organizations. Helping thousands of young people acquire media literacy and storytelling skills through Sky Up Academy and NBCU Academy. Supporting the growth of 13,500 underrepresented small businesses with $125 million in grants, technology, and marketing resources through Comcast RISE. Piloting American Sign Language (ASL) in Greater Philadelphia Xfinity retail stores to enhance inclusivity. Advancing the goal to double the energy efficiency of its network by 2030, with a 40% reduction in electricity used per byte of data since 2019. Launching the GreenerLight Program to integrate sustainability throughout the filmmaking process. Promoting volunteerism through Team UP, with over 25,000 employees volunteering more than 220,000 hours. Progressing towards carbon neutrality, reducing emissions by over 30% since 2019.
Comcast acknowledges the dedication of its employees and partners and looks forward to ongoing collaboration to build a future full of limitless possibilities.