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, a decrease from about 549,793,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 10,359,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,056,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 465,181,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Liberty Global aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 while also addressing Scope 3 emissions. The 2023 emissions data indicates a total of approximately 549,793,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,385,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 7,404,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions from the manufacture and use of customer premises equipment by 50% by 2030, alongside a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions per home passed by the same percentage. Liberty Global's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 70,062,000 | 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 | 444,130,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,835,000 | 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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