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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading public service broadcaster renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality content across various platforms. Founded in 1922, the BBC has evolved into a global media powerhouse, with significant operations in television, radio, and online services, reaching audiences in the UK and around the world. The BBC offers a diverse range of core products, including BBC One, BBC News, and BBC iPlayer, distinguished by their impartial reporting and innovative programming. As a pioneer in the broadcasting industry, the BBC has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted source of information and entertainment. With a rich history of milestones, the BBC continues to shape the media landscape, adapting to the changing needs of its audience while maintaining its core values of public service and accessibility.
How does Bbc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Bbc's score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 374,063,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,897,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6,494,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 352,672,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 379,718,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 16,721,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 6,532,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 356,465,000 kg CO2e. The BBC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% and Scope 3 emissions by 28% by the financial year 2030/31, using a 2019/20 baseline. Additionally, the organisation is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Notably, the BBC has previously targeted a 24% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2022, which reflects its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, demonstrating the BBC's commitment to climate action and accountability in its operations. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from the BBC, with no cascading from a parent organisation.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Bbc is participating in some 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.