Channel 4 Sustainability Profile
Channel 4, officially known as Channel Four Television Corporation, is a prominent British public service broadcaster headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1982, it has carved a niche in the television industry by offering innovative and diverse programming that reflects contemporary British culture. With a focus on original content, Channel 4 is renowned for its commitment to showcasing underrepresented voices and stories, making it a leader in the realm of public broadcasting. Its core offerings include a wide range of genres, from drama and documentaries to reality shows and news programming, all distinguished by their unique storytelling and creative approach. Channel 4 has achieved significant milestones, including multiple BAFTA awards, and continues to maintain a strong market position as a key player in the UK media landscape, known for pushing boundaries and challenging norms in television.
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Channel 4's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Channel 4 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 387,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 794,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and about 379,741,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This results in a combined total of approximately 1,180,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and aims for a significant long-term reduction of 90% by 2050. Channel 4's climate commitments include a net-zero target across all scopes by 2050, with specific near-term goals to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to meet the requirements for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Channel Four Television Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 150,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 16,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Channel 4'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.
Channel 4 has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
