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ITV plc, commonly known as ITV, is a leading player in the printed matter and recorded media industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1955, ITV has evolved into a prominent broadcaster, renowned for its diverse range of television programming and digital content. The company operates primarily in the UK, with significant influence across various media platforms.
ITV's core offerings include a wide array of television shows, news programming, and digital streaming services, setting it apart with its commitment to high-quality content and innovative storytelling. Notable achievements include its position as one of the largest commercial broadcasters in the UK, consistently delivering popular shows that resonate with audiences. With a strong market presence, ITV continues to shape the landscape of British media, adapting to the ever-changing demands of viewers.
+63 vs industry average
Itv’s score of 91 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Media Production has below-average carbon intensity
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
ITV, a UK-based company in the Printed matter and recorded media industry, reported total emissions of approximately 259,264,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 990,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 2,894,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 255,380,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, ITV's total emissions were approximately 322,476,000 kg CO2e in 2024 (Scope 1: 1,174,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2: 2,648,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 318,654,000 kg CO2e) and around 349,830,000 kg CO2e in 2023 (Scope 1: 1,731,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2: 2,463,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 345,636,000 kg CO2e).
ITV has set ambitious climate commitments, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050 from a 2019 base year. Near-term targets include a 46% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, ITV commits to increasing annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in 2019 to 100% by 2025 and reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. For the long term, ITV targets a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year. ITV has also committed to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its own operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions). ITV is a signatory of The Climate Pledge.
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2030
46% reduction in Scope 1
ITV commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
28% reduction in scope 3 downstream
ITV commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2050
ITV commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions acros…
ITV commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
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