Sustainability

With a remit to inspire change, Channel 4 is committed to using its programming to empower viewers to take positive actions to live more sustainable lives, and to shine a light on the worsening impacts of the climate emergency.

Read about how Channel 4 is tackling the climate emergency here

Driving off-screen sustainability

Channel 4 has strengthened its existing climate commitments by aligning to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with robust company-wide emission reduction targets, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to net zero.

Near-term targets - by 2030

• Reducing our absolute Scope 1 and 2 (e.g. fuel and energy) emissions by 42%
• Reducing our absolute Scope 3 (e.g. supply chain) emissions by 25%

Long-term targets - by 2050

• Reducing absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 90%, with remaining emissions neutralised by credible carbon offsets

Inspiring systemic change

As a founding signatory of the Climate Content Pledge, Channel 4 is committed to reaching more of its audiences with content that helps everyone understand and navigate the path to net zero, and inspires them to consider greener choices.

• 4.1m viewers reached by Channel 4’s Change Climate season of programmes dedicated to exploring solutions to the climate crisis
• 86% of viewers of the season agreed that shows like these “are important for raising awareness of issues related to the climate crisis”
• 50% of viewers of the season claimed to have spoken to others about the issues raised in the programmes