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Canadian Broadcasting

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), also known as Radio-Canada, is a prominent public broadcaster headquartered in Canada. Established in 1936, CBC has played a pivotal role in shaping the Canadian media landscape, providing a diverse range of programming across television, radio, and digital platforms. With major operational regions spanning across the country, CBC serves millions of Canadians, offering news, entertainment, and cultural content that reflects the nation’s rich diversity. CBC's core services include national and regional news coverage, original television series, and radio programming, all distinguished by their commitment to high-quality journalism and storytelling. As a leader in the broadcasting industry, CBC has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted source of information and entertainment. With a focus on innovation and audience engagement, CBC continues to adapt to the evolving media landscape while remaining a cornerstone of Canadian culture.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Canadian Broadcasting's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Broadcasting's score of 45 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canadian Broadcasting's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Canadian Broadcasting reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,360,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,985,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 9,023,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 48,352,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods (about 6,656,000 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 4,023,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (around 5,829,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (approximately 20,481,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, total emissions were about 65,572,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,698,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 9,449,000 kg CO2e. The 2021 emissions peaked at approximately 93,499,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in emissions over the years. Canadian Broadcasting has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to a 2019-2020 baseline by 2026. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. The organisation is currently on track to meet its near-term goals, demonstrating proactive engagement in climate action.

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Scope 1
3,581,000
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Scope 2
12,712,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
85,491,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian Broadcasting's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Canadian Broadcasting is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Canadian Broadcasting is not participating in any 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.

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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