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.
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Itv's score of 97 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, ITV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 322,476,000 kg CO2e globally, with 1,174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 318,654,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the UK, ITV's emissions were approximately 2,491,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,627,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). ITV has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 across its operations and supply chain. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% by the same year. Additionally, ITV plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in 2019 to 100% by 2025. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, with specific targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets reflect ITV's commitment to align with the 1.5°C climate goal, ensuring that their emissions reductions are consistent with global climate objectives.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,793,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,191,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Itv 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.
