British Sky Broadcasting
Company Details
- Company Name
- News Corporation
- No. of Employees
- 16,000 (2009)
- Revenue
- 5.323bn (2009)
- Sector
- Media
- Country
- United Kingdom
Emissions Details
- Scope 1 Emissions
- 24,945 tonnes CO2-e (2008/9)
- Scope 2 Emissions
- Net: 25,789 tonnes CO2-e; Gross: 109,659 tonnes CO2-e (2008/9)
- Scope 3 Emissions
- 34,907 tonnes CO2-e (2008/9) CO2
Notes on Emissions
Group carbon emissions reduced by 12% in the past six years (2003 baseline); in 2006 Sky became the world’s first carbon neutral media company through the measurement, reduction and offsetting of its CO2 footprint.
CO2
Emissions have not been verified
Climate Change Strategy Details
Sky has already achieved its target to reduce CO2 emissions by 10% below 2003 levels by 2010 by improving energy efficiency of its operations; buying renewable energy and; offsetting unavoidable emissions.
Sky has cut its direct net carbon footprint by 12% compared to a 2003 baseline, by reducing energy use and travel and investing in a renewable electricity tariff at a time when the business has grown substantially. Sky is also investing 233m in building Europe's most sustainable broadcasting centre to be ready in 2011. It will be built to the standards of an 'excellent' rating on the BREEAM assessment scale.
Sky wants to lead the industry towards more efficient energy use. It is working with 35 independent production companies to develop low carbon production methods, exploring energy efficient lighting, low carbon materials in building sets, reducing waste to landfill, as well as minimising the use of film tapes and transport. To demonstrate the potential for green production, Sky worked with Pinewood Studios and Shine Productions to reduce energy consumption on its hit entertainment series Gladiators by 35%.
Sky realises that its employees are key to the success of its environmental initiatives. In June 2006 the company launched its carbon credit card (see case study) to reward employees for good environmental behaviour.
The company also knows it can help to reduce the environmental impact of its customers through the products it provides them. Sky pioneered the automatic standby mode for its set top boxes. In total this is expected to cut customers' energy bills by an estimated 20 million a year, and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 124,000 tonnes: more than Skys own net carbon footprint.
Further information can be found at the following websites:
http://www.sky.com/thebiggerpicture
https://www.cdproject.net/en-US/Results/Pages/overview.aspx
