BBC Director-General broadcasts new net zero ambitions

James Murray
clock • 2 min read

Tim Davie confirms corporation will set net zero by 2030 target as he calls on organisation to 'dial up the focus on sustainability'

The BBC is set to become the latest high profile organisation to adopt a new net zero emissions target, after Director-General Tim Davie confirmed an ambitious new decarbonisation strategy will be introduced...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

In just a few clicks you can start your free BusinessGreen Lite membership for 12 months, providing you access to:

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis, and opinion from Europe’s leading source of information on the Green economy and business
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our daily news alert
  • Our weekly newsletter with the best of the week’s green business news and analysis

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

James Murray
Author spotlight

James Murray

View profile
More from James Murray

How to keep cool as the air conditioning culture war rages

Heatwave sparks grid operator's latest call for more power

More on Management

Royal Mail delivers 31 per cent reduction in emissions
Management

Royal Mail delivers 31 per cent reduction in emissions

Delivery giant reveals how electric vehicle fleet and energy efficiency improvements across its estate have moved it a major step towards goal of net zero emissions by 2040

Amber Rolt
clock 02 July 2026 • 2 min read
Ferrero Group cuts carbon emissions by over seven per cent
Management

Ferrero Group cuts carbon emissions by over seven per cent

Owner of Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Nutella slashed emissions by increasing renewables use and retrofitting factories to enhance energy efficiency

Amber Rolt
clock 01 July 2026 • 2 min read
Virgin Media O2 sets out transition plan to reach net zero by 2040
Management

Virgin Media O2 sets out transition plan to reach net zero by 2040

Mobile and tech giant unveils long-term strategy to cut emissions and build a more climate-resilient business

Stuart Stone
Stuart Stone
clock 29 June 2026 • 2 min read