Itv
ITV plc, commonly known as ITV, is a leading British media company headquartered in Greater London, GB. Founded in 1955, ITV has established itself as a prominent player in the television broadcasting industry, operating across various regions in the UK. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of channels, including ITV1, ITV2, and ITV3, as well as its digital platforms. ITV's core business areas encompass television production, broadcasting, and digital content distribution, with a strong emphasis on original programming and entertainment. Notable achievements include the successful launch of popular shows such as "Coronation Street" and "The X Factor," which have significantly contributed to its market position. With a commitment to innovation and audience engagement, ITV continues to shape the landscape of British television.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Itv's score of 97 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Itv's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, ITV reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 322,476,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,174,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,648,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 318,654,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, ITV's total emissions were about 349,830,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,731,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 2,463,000 kg CO2e (market-based). ITV has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2050, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, ITV plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030. The company also commits to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 40% in 2019 to 100% by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated ITV's goals, including a long-term commitment to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes by 90% by 2050 from the same 2019 baseline. ITV's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, focusing on significant reductions in emissions while investing in carbon sinks to offset any residual emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,793,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,191,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Itv is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
