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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
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American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (commonly known as ABC) is a prominent player in the US media landscape, headquartered in Burbank, California. Founded in 1943, ABC has evolved into a leading television network, renowned for its diverse programming that spans news, entertainment, and sports. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the United States, ABC offers a unique blend of core services, including live broadcasts, original series, and digital content. The network is celebrated for its innovative storytelling and commitment to quality, which have garnered numerous awards and a loyal audience. As a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, ABC holds a significant market position, consistently ranking among the top television networks in viewership. Its legacy of groundbreaking shows and influential news coverage solidifies its status as a cornerstone of American broadcasting.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s score of 76 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Walt Disney Company

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (ABC), headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, ABC's climate commitments and emissions data are inherited from its parent organisation. The Walt Disney Company has set ambitious climate targets, which include commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. While specific reduction targets for ABC are not detailed, the initiatives and performance metrics from The Walt Disney Company provide a framework for ABC's environmental impact. ABC's emissions are likely to fall under Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories, as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, but specific figures are not disclosed. The company is aligned with industry standards and participates in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from The Walt Disney Company. In summary, while American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data, it is committed to the climate goals set forth by its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, which includes significant reduction initiatives aimed at achieving net-zero emissions in the near future.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
897,432,000
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Scope 2
976,732,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 17% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Franchises
23%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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