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Bbc News Limited Sustainability Profile

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BBC News Limited, a prominent division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1922, it has evolved into a leading player in the global news industry, renowned for its commitment to impartial journalism and comprehensive coverage. The organisation operates extensively across the UK and internationally, delivering news through various platforms, including television, radio, and digital media. BBC News Limited is distinguished by its core services, which encompass breaking news, in-depth analysis, and investigative reporting. Its unique approach combines traditional journalism with innovative storytelling techniques, ensuring that audiences receive accurate and timely information. With a strong market position, BBC News Limited has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted source of news for millions worldwide.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Bbc News Limited's score of 20 is lower than 81% 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 News Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, BBC News Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,093,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,079,407,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 14,897,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,494,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 21,391,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the organisation's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 1,092,648,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,721,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 23,253,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, BBC News Limited has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported by BBC News Limited. Overall, while BBC News Limited has made strides in transparency regarding their carbon emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance their climate action profile.

How Carbon Intensive is Bbc News Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bbc News Limited's primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bbc News Limited's Location?

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

Bbc News Limited'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 News Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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