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Liberty Global Sustainability Profile

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Liberty Global plc, a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Great Britain, operates extensively across Europe and the Caribbean. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry, focusing on broadband, video, and mobile services. With a commitment to innovation, Liberty Global offers a range of unique products, including high-speed internet and advanced television services, designed to enhance customer experience. The company is renowned for its cutting-edge technology and extensive network infrastructure, positioning it as a market leader in the competitive telecom landscape. Notable achievements include significant investments in fibre-optic networks and strategic partnerships that have expanded its reach and service offerings. Liberty Global continues to shape the future of connectivity, making it a pivotal force in the telecommunications sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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86

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

Liberty Global's score of 86 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Liberty Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Liberty Global reported total carbon emissions of approximately 468,440,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,359,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,056,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 465,181,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their environmental impact. Liberty Global has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the manufacture and use of customer premises equipment by 50% by 2030, as well as achieving a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per home passed over the same timeframe. The company is actively pursuing carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside efforts to address Scope 3 emissions. Liberty Global's initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to mitigating climate change and aligning with global sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
342,486,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Liberty Global's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Liberty Global'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 Liberty Global is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Liberty Global's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Downstream Leased Assets
24%
Investments
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Liberty Global'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.

Liberty Global 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.

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

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