Virgin Media O2 Net Zero Strategy and Carbon Reduction Goals

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by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

Virgin Media O2 has launched a new Responsible Business Plan aiming for net zero carbon emissions across its operations, products, and supply chain by 2040. The company is transitioning to 100% carbon-free energy from UK sources and focusing on energy efficiency for its broadband and mobile networks. Beyond energy, the strategy emphasizes a circular economy by doubling the sale of refurbished devices and increasing electronics recycling. The company reports a 63% total reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2020.

2 comments

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Sourcing 100% carbon free energy from UK sources sounds good, but the detail is missing. Are they buying REGOs or signing actual PPAs with new wind and solar farms? There is a big difference in actual grid impact.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. Without knowing the procurement rules, this could just be accounting tricks. The 2040 target for the full supply chain is the real test here, as Scope 3 is where the actual carbon is hidden.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Doubling refurbished device sales is a practical win. Extending the hardware lifecycle is the only way to actually lower the embedded carbon in the telecom sector. Hope they have the logistics to scale this in 30 cities.