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Arqiva Sustainability Profile

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Arqiva, a leading communications infrastructure and media services company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2000, Arqiva has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, providing essential services across GB and beyond. The company specialises in the delivery of digital television, radio, and mobile connectivity, leveraging its extensive network of transmission towers and satellite services. With a commitment to innovation, Arqiva has achieved significant milestones, including the successful rollout of digital switchover in the UK. Its core offerings, such as managed services and data solutions, are distinguished by their reliability and scalability, catering to a diverse range of clients. Recognised for its market leadership, Arqiva continues to shape the future of media and communications, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Arqiva's score of 68 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arqiva's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Arqiva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 91,026,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, comprising 1,642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 31,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 89,074,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2031, with a broader goal of reaching net zero across all scopes by 2040. This commitment includes reducing energy consumption across its broadcasting infrastructure. Arqiva's emissions data is sourced directly from Arqiva Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company has established significant reduction targets, aiming for net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2031, while targeting net zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2040. These initiatives reflect Arqiva's dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the telecommunications sector.

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Scope 1
1,496,000
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Scope 2
639,000
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Scope 3
129,000
000,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Arqiva's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arqiva's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Arqiva's Location?

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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 Arqiva is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Arqiva's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Arqiva has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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