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Itv

ITV plc, commonly known as ITV, is a leading British media company headquartered in Greater London, GB. Founded in 1955, ITV has established itself as a prominent player in the television broadcasting industry, operating across various regions in the UK. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of channels, including ITV1, ITV2, and ITV3, as well as its digital platforms. ITV's core business areas encompass television production, broadcasting, and digital content distribution, with a strong emphasis on original programming and entertainment. Notable achievements include the successful launch of popular shows such as "Coronation Street" and "The X Factor," which have significantly contributed to its market position. With a commitment to innovation and audience engagement, ITV continues to shape the landscape of British television.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Itv'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.

71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Itv's score of 71 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Itv's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ITV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,194,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,731,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,463,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2019 as the base year. ITV has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030 and to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in 2019 to 100% by 2025. Additionally, the company aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030. Long-term, ITV is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards and climate science, and demonstrating a commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
3,501,400
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
5,238,700
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,139,607,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Itv's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Itv is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Itv 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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