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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
GB
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BBC Studios Distribution Limited Sustainability Profile

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BBC Studios Distribution Limited, a prominent player in the global media landscape, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established as a subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the company has evolved since its founding to become a leader in content distribution, focusing on television, film, and digital media. With a diverse portfolio that includes acclaimed dramas, documentaries, and children's programming, BBC Studios Distribution stands out for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company has successfully expanded its reach across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, solidifying its market position. Notable achievements include securing partnerships with leading broadcasters and platforms, which enhance its distribution capabilities. BBC Studios Distribution Limited continues to shape the entertainment industry by delivering compelling content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

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87

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

BBC Studios Distribution Limited's score of 87 is higher than 92% 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 Studios Distribution Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from British Broadcasting Corporation

BBC Studios Distribution Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family, inheriting climate commitments and initiatives from its parent organization, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). As a current subsidiary, BBC Studios Distribution Limited aligns with the BBC's climate strategies, which include participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to establish robust frameworks for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets for BBC Studios Distribution Limited have not been detailed. The BBC has committed to significant climate action, focusing on reducing its overall carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices. While specific emissions data for BBC Studios Distribution Limited is not available, the company's climate commitments are reflective of the BBC's overarching goals to achieve substantial reductions in carbon emissions and promote environmental responsibility within the media industry.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is BBC Studios Distribution Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BBC Studios Distribution 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 Studios Distribution 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 Studios Distribution Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

BBC Studios Distribution Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

BBC Studios Distribution Limited'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
52%
Franchises
17%
Business Travel
10%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
Employee Commuting
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Capital Goods
4%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

BBC Studios Distribution 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 Studios Distribution 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
Reduction Actions

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