Bbc Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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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 42,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (stationary combustion), 28,771,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity), and 2,176,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions (employee commute). 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 is part of their broader goal to achieve 'True Net Zero' by 2050. Additionally, the BBC previously aimed for a 24% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2022, which they have been tracking since 2015. The BBC's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The corporation is actively working towards its sustainability goals, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure its targets are consistent with climate science.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Bbc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Bbc's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 3% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 52% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Bbc'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.
Bbc has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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