- Scope 3 emissions constitute almost 60% of the ORF's Carbon Footprint
- Residual waste reduction requires improved separation and communication efforts
- Outdated representation of people with disabilities in some ORF programs
Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 35.5K t CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 949 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 20.6K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
35.5K t CO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
68%
of total energy
Waste
663.30 tons/year
2022
Energy Use
88.1K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 949 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 20.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1-3) to 35,466 t CO2e in 2022 from 37,191 t CO2e in 2021
- Increased renewable energy share to 68% of total energy consumption in 2022
- Achieved "klimaaktiv Gold" standard for all new and renovated buildings at the ORF Media Campus
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the proportion of women in top management to 32% and the average for leadership positions to 40% by the end of 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 55 percent, increase energy efficiency by 15 percent, and raise the share of renewable energy sources to 60 percent by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial SustainabilityEthical Corporate Governance