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.
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Itv's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, ITV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 318,654,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,174,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,648,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 318,654,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, ITV plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in 2019 to 100% by 2025 and reduce Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030. ITV is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2050. This commitment includes a long-term goal of reducing overall emissions by 90% by 2050 from the same 2019 baseline. The company’s climate initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, ITV has made notable progress, with Scope 1 emissions reducing by 24.9% and Scope 2 emissions by 33.5% between 2019 and 2020. The emissions data is sourced directly from ITV plc, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,501,400 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,239,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 428,317,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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