Channel 4
Channel 4, officially known as Channel Four Television Corporation, is a prominent British public service broadcaster headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1982, it has carved a niche in the television industry by offering innovative and diverse programming that reflects contemporary British culture. With a focus on original content, Channel 4 is renowned for its commitment to showcasing underrepresented voices and stories, making it a leader in the realm of public broadcasting. Its core offerings include a wide range of genres, from drama and documentaries to reality shows and news programming, all distinguished by their unique storytelling and creative approach. Channel 4 has achieved significant milestones, including multiple BAFTA awards, and continues to maintain a strong market position as a key player in the UK media landscape, known for pushing boundaries and challenging norms in television.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Channel 4'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Channel 4's score of 31 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Channel 4's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Channel 4 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 932,000 kg CO2e, comprising 410,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 871,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 1,209,000 kg CO2e. Channel 4 has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, Channel 4 aims for a 25% reduction within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again based on 2021 levels. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Channel 4's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 150,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 766,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Channel 4 is committed to some 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.
