Virgin Media O2 announces that it has cut Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 56% compared to its 2020 baseline.
The company is publishing the performance of its sustainability strategy, which shows it is on track to meet its near-term Science-Based Target of reducing operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 90% by 2030.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are categories used to classify greenhouse gas emissions by their source. Scope 1 includes direct emissions from company-owned sources, such as fuel burned in vehicles or factories.
Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heating, or cooling. While Scope 3 is the broadest category as it includes all other indirect emissions from a company’s value chain, like those from product use.
We will continue to lead as a sustainable and responsible business that strives to make a positive difference across the UK.
Virgin Media O2 has a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its products, operations, and supply chain by the end of 2040.
The statistics, released to coincide with Earth Day (22 April), show Virgin Media O2 eliminated plastic packaging from its own-brand products delivered to customers.
The company says it also worked with suppliers to cut plastic packaging at source by 27% against a 2022 baseline.
Commenting on the statistics, Nicola Green, Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer at Virgin Media O2 said: “As we enter the final year of our industry-leading sustainability strategy, we will continue to lead as a sustainable and responsible business that strives to make a positive difference across the UK.
“Whether it’s cutting carbon, tackling e-waste, or helping those in need to get online, we’ll continue to use our purpose, people and products to have a lasting impact on the planet and the communities we serve.”
