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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 8 months ago

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., commonly referred to as ABC, is a prominent player in the media and entertainment industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a leader in broadcasting, cable television, and digital media, with significant operations across major regions in North America. ABC is renowned for its diverse portfolio of television networks, including the flagship ABC network, which offers a wide range of programming from news to entertainment. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering advancements in digital broadcasting and expanding its reach through innovative streaming services. With a strong market position, Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. continues to shape the media landscape, delivering unique content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

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76

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

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'s score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

87%

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Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Walt Disney Company

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. The Walt Disney Company has established various climate initiatives, including Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments, which aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. have not been disclosed. As part of its corporate family, Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by The Walt Disney Company, which include commitments to reduce emissions across all scopes. The absence of specific emissions data suggests that the company is still in the process of developing its own detailed climate strategy or reporting framework. In summary, while Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions figures, it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action and sustainability through initiatives cascaded from The Walt Disney Company.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
897,432,000
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Scope 2
976,732,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'s primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'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 Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 17% since 2019, 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 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Franchises
23%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.'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.

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. 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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