BBC
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 digital services, reaching audiences in the UK and beyond. 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, including the launch of the first television service, the BBC continues to shape the media landscape while upholding its mission to inform, educate, and entertain.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.
Industry Benchmark
BBC's score of 26 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
BBC's reported carbon emissions
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050/51. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the BBC has established significant near-term reduction targets. By FY2030/31, the corporation aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 46.2% from a FY2019/20 baseline. Additionally, it plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by about 28% within the same timeframe. In the long term, the BBC is committed to a substantial reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2050/51, again using FY2019/20 as the baseline. These targets include land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The BBC's commitments reflect its dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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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.
BBC is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
