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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.

35

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Itv's score of 35 is higher than 95% 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 3,116,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,448,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions totalling around 1,669,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company's Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to approximately 833,546,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, ITV's total emissions were about 4,178,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,608,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,570,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 840,149,000 kg CO2e. ITV has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint and is a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, which it joined on 7 December 2020. However, specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to address its emissions across all scopes, particularly in its operational and supply chain activities.

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

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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 not committed to any 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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