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Business Services
CA
updated 17 days ago

Canadian Broadcasting

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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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45

Industry Average

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28

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Broadcasting's score of 45 is higher than 68% 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 2023, Canadian Broadcasting (CBC/Radio-Canada) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,360,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,985,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,023,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 48,352,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 20,481,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 5,829,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 4,023,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, CBC/Radio-Canada's total emissions were about 65,572,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 5,212,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The 2021 emissions were significantly higher at about 93,499,000 kg CO2e, showcasing a downward trend in emissions over the past two years. CBC/Radio-Canada has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% relative to a 2019-2020 baseline, with a deadline of 2026. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a proactive approach to climate action. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported. CBC/Radio-Canada's ongoing efforts and targets align with industry standards for climate accountability and sustainability.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
3,581,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Canadian Broadcasting is not participating in any 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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