Liberty Global
Liberty Global plc, a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Great Britain, operates extensively across Europe and the Caribbean. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry, focusing on broadband, video, and mobile services. With a commitment to innovation, Liberty Global offers a range of unique products, including high-speed internet and advanced television services, designed to enhance customer experience. The company is renowned for its cutting-edge technology and extensive network infrastructure, positioning it as a market leader in the competitive telecom landscape. Notable achievements include significant investments in fibre-optic networks and strategic partnerships that have expanded its reach and service offerings. Liberty Global continues to shape the future of connectivity, making it a pivotal force in the telecommunications sector.
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Liberty Global's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Liberty Global reported total carbon emissions of approximately 476,596,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 10,359,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 1,056,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 465,181,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 549,793,000 kg CO2e. Liberty Global has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the manufacture and use of customer premises equipment by 50% by 2030, as well as achieving a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per home passed over the same timeframe. The company is actively pursuing carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, while also addressing its Scope 3 emissions. Liberty Global's emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from its corporate reports and initiatives, ensuring transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,333,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 342,486,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,749,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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