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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.

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100

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Itv's score of 100 is higher than 100% 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 2024, ITV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 322,000,000 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 46.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Furthermore, ITV is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2050. In 2023, ITV's emissions were reported at approximately 345,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,731,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,463,000 kg CO2e. The company has made strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 36% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its baseline year of 2019. ITV's long-term strategy includes a target of a minimum 90% reduction in total emissions by 2050, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2025. These initiatives reflect ITV's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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3,501,400
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Scope 2
5,239,000
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Scope 3
428,317,000
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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 very 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. This request for Itv is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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