MONTRÉAL, July 4, 2023
/CNW/ - Cogeco Communications (TSX: CCA) is proud to announce that
it has been ranked 22nd among the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in
Canada, taking its place within
the first half of the ranking. Named by Corporate Knights, Cogeco
Communications is honored to, once again, be a part of such a
highly respected group of Canadian companies that are considered
strong stewards of leadership in sustainable growth.
"Sustainable revenues and investments are key indicators of
which companies will perform well in the cleaner economy of the
future. This year's Best 50 are showing impressive leadership, and
trend lines are encouraging across the full universe of companies
assessed. Even without a defined framework to guide such
investments in Canada, companies
are clearly moving in the right direction," said Toby Heaps, President and CEO, Corporate
Knights.
Philippe Jetté, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cogeco
Communications Inc., expressed: "We are honored to be recognized as
one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada. At Cogeco, we ensure that our
sustainability strategy is not simply an addition to our corporate
identity, but an integral part of our strategic discussions and
every day ventures. It is a fundamental component in supporting our
customers, our communities and our colleagues, in minimizing our
environmental footprint, in implementing strong governance
practices, and generating sustainable
growth."
Cogeco Communications was ranked among a class of 286 large
Canadian organizations against Canadian and global industry peers,
based on 25 quantitative key performance indicators. The
methodology used by Corporate Knights to classify the Best 50
Corporate Citizens in Canada is
provided here: 2023 Best 50: Overview of Methodology.
ABOUT COGECO COMMUNICATIONS
INC.
Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Communications Inc.
is a growing competitive force in the North American
telecommunications sector, serving 1.6 million residential and
business customers. Through its business units Cogeco Connexion and
Breezeline, Cogeco Communications provides Internet, video and
phone services in the provinces of Québec and Ontario as well as in thirteen states in
the United States. Cogeco
Connexion also offers telecommunications services based on a fully
digital experience in several Canadian provinces through its oxio
brand. Cogeco Communications Inc.'s subordinate voting shares are
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).
SOURCE Cogeco Communications Inc.