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Arqiva

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Arqiva, a leading communications infrastructure and media services company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2000, Arqiva has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, providing essential services across GB and beyond. The company specialises in the delivery of digital television, radio, and mobile connectivity, leveraging its extensive network of transmission towers and satellite services. With a commitment to innovation, Arqiva has achieved significant milestones, including the successful rollout of digital switchover in the UK. Its core offerings, such as managed services and data solutions, are distinguished by their reliability and scalability, catering to a diverse range of clients. Recognised for its market leadership, Arqiva continues to shape the future of media and communications, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Arqiva's score of 56 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arqiva's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Arqiva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143,525,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,637,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 28,578,900 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 111,310,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 161,687,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 4,419,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 39,178,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 118,090,000 kg CO2e. Arqiva has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. The company has an interim target to reach net zero for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2031. This commitment includes reducing energy consumption across its broadcasting infrastructure. The initiatives are part of a broader strategy to address climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is sourced directly from Arqiva Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its targets, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.

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Scope 1
1,496,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
639,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
129,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arqiva's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Arqiva is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Arqiva is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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