Vmed O2 UK, a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK. Founded in 2021 through the merger of O2 and Virgin Media, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in providing innovative connectivity solutions. Specialising in mobile and broadband services, Vmed O2 UK offers a unique blend of high-speed internet and reliable mobile networks, catering to both residential and business customers. The company is recognised for its commitment to enhancing customer experience and delivering cutting-edge technology. With a strong market position, Vmed O2 UK has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its fibre network and enhancing 5G coverage, making it a trusted choice for millions of users across the nation.
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In 2024, Vmed O2 UK reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,147,458,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from about 1,187,097,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 26,709,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 17,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 6,687,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 related to business travel. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were about 44,247,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Vmed O2 UK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to maintain the 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2040, while also targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. The emissions data for Vmed O2 UK is cascaded from its parent organization, VMED O2 UK Limited, which is responsible for the overall climate strategy and reporting. This corporate family relationship ensures that Vmed O2 UK adheres to the same rigorous sustainability standards and targets set by its parent company.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 32,096,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 251,752,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 3,621,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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