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Canadian Broadcasting Sustainability Profile

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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.

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48

Industry Average

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26

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Broadcasting's score of 48 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canadian Broadcasting's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Canadian Broadcasting (CBC/Radio-Canada) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,355,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,293,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8,724,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 45,338,000 kg CO2e. The latter encompasses various categories, with purchased goods and services contributing about 19,347,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the organisation's emissions were higher, at about 65,572,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,698,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 9,449,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 52,425,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable decrease in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. CBC/Radio-Canada has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 25% relative to a 2019-2020 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026. These commitments reflect the organisation's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that CBC/Radio-Canada independently reports its carbon emissions and climate commitments.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
3,581,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
12,712,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
85,491,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Canadian Broadcasting's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian Broadcasting's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Canadian Broadcasting'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 Canadian Broadcasting is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Canadian Broadcasting's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Canadian Broadcasting's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 43% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
42%
Upstream Leased Assets
15%
Capital Goods
14%
Employee Commuting
12%
Business Travel
8%
Downstream Leased Assets
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Canadian Broadcasting'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.

Canadian Broadcasting 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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