- Failure to meet ethnic diversity target in London-based team due to reduced recruitment opportunities.
- Elevated energy prices.
- Potential government policies preventing advertising by high-carbon products or services.
- Maintaining momentum in embedding sustainable behaviors across the business.
STV Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, STV Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.8K tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 356.94 tCO2e; Scope 2: 14.20 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 13.4K tCO2e. 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
13.8K tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
Over 95%
of total energy
Energy Use
4.9M kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 356.94 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.20 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 13.4K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Project albert certification on 100% of programmes produced by STV Studios and all programming produced by STV News.
- Recycled 100% of waste from all locations under the Company’s control.
- Achieved a 21% reduction in paper waste compared to 2022.
- Sustainable Scotland Week reached 1.5 million viewers.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 72% by 2025 (from 2022 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero carbon by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Become a nature positive business.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
CommunityPeopleSustainability