Canadian Broadcasting
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), also known as Radio-Canada, is a prominent public broadcaster headquartered in Canada. Established in 1936, CBC has played a pivotal role in shaping the Canadian media landscape, providing a diverse range of programming across television, radio, and digital platforms. With major operational regions spanning across the country, CBC serves millions of Canadians, offering news, entertainment, and cultural content that reflects the nation’s rich diversity. CBC's core services include national and regional news coverage, original television series, and radio programming, all distinguished by their commitment to high-quality journalism and storytelling. As a leader in the broadcasting industry, CBC has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted source of information and entertainment. With a focus on innovation and audience engagement, CBC continues to adapt to the evolving media landscape while remaining a cornerstone of Canadian culture.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Canadian Broadcasting'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 Business Services 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
Canadian Broadcasting's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Canadian Broadcasting's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Canadian Broadcasting reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52,425,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,698,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 9,449,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 52,425,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions reveals substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (about 24,440,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 5,969,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, emissions are projected to decrease slightly, with total emissions estimated at around 48,352,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 2,985,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,023,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are expected to remain significant, reflecting ongoing challenges in reducing indirect emissions. Despite these figures, Canadian Broadcasting has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This context highlights the need for the organisation to establish clear climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,581,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,225,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 60,921,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Canadian Broadcasting is not committed to any 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.
