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.
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Channel 4's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Channel 4 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 637,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 794,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 379,741,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a total of about 1,810,000 kg CO2e when combining Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw emissions of about 346,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,013,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 419,818,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling around 1,779,000 kg CO2e. Channel 4 has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Channel 4 is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 346,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,013,000 |
| Scope 3 | 419,820,000 |
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Channel 4 is participating in some 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.
