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Bbc

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Bbc's score of 86 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bbc's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 13039000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5656000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 334316000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions globally. In the UK, emissions were approximately 11766000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 28771000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2176000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. 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. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of their broader goal to achieve 'True Net Zero' by 2050. Additionally, the BBC has previously achieved a 24% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2015 to 2022. The BBC's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The corporation continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its operational strategy.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bbc's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), 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 Bbc is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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