BBC secures SBTI approval for net zero targets

James Murray
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Broadcaster aims to cut emissions by at least 90 per cent by 2050, with carbon offsets only used for any residual emissions

The BBC's net zero targets have this week been verified by the influential Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), which confirmed the broadcaster's goals are in line with its Net Zero Standard. The...

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