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updated 25 days ago

British Sky Broadcasting

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British Sky Broadcasting, commonly known as Sky, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1989, Sky has evolved into a major player in the broadcasting industry, primarily serving customers across Great Britain and Ireland. Sky offers a diverse range of services, including satellite television, broadband, and telephony, with a strong emphasis on high-quality content and innovative technology. Notable for its extensive sports coverage and original programming, Sky has consistently set itself apart through its commitment to customer experience and cutting-edge features like Sky Q. With a significant market presence, Sky has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its customer service and technological advancements. As a pioneer in the industry, Sky continues to shape the future of entertainment and connectivity in the UK.

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79

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

British Sky Broadcasting's score of 79 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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British Sky Broadcasting's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, British Sky Broadcasting (Sky Group) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,873,400 kg CO2e. This figure includes 121,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 386,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 8,366,200 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2023 were higher, at about 15,376,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 135,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,012,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 14,227,900 kg CO2e. Sky Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve its absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target is approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company is currently on track to meet this target, demonstrating a commitment to significant reductions in its carbon footprint. The emissions data for Sky Group is cascaded from its parent company, Sky Limited, which is part of the Comcast Corporation corporate family. This relationship influences the overall climate strategy and reporting practices of British Sky Broadcasting.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
29,324,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
41,690,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British Sky Broadcasting'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 British Sky Broadcasting is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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British Sky Broadcasting 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
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