Scope 1 - Direct Impacts (Operational)

Scope 2 - Indirect Impacts (Operational)

Scope 3 - Selected Indirect Impacts (Supply Chain) 

Notes on emissions data table:

CO₂e emissions shown in this table have been calculated using Defra's Guidelines for Company Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (June 2008) and the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Initiative's Indirect CO2 emissions from consumption of purchased electricity heat and/or steam calculation tool (version 3). The 2009 Guidelines to Defra / DECC's GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting have not been used because these were only published at the end of our reporting process. Data for 2004/05, 2005/06, and 2006/07 have not been re-baselined to include companies acquired and included in the environmental data from 2007/08 onwards. As a result, a like-for-like comparison cannot be made between the years. The graphs included in this section include data which have been re-baselined and do provide a like-for-like comparison.

All figures are rounded to 0 decimal places.

(1)

All energy data were converted to CO₂e using Defra's Guidelines for Company Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (June 2008), except for the non-UK electricity consumption figures which were converted to CO₂e using the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Initiative Indirect CO2 Emissions from the Consumption of Purchased Electricity, Heat, and/ or Steam Calculation Tool (Version 3). It should be noted that for Easynet Hong Kong the WRI/WBCSD conversion factor for China has been used as these data are estimated and the majority of employees are based in other offices in China.

(2)

Gross emissions: Gross emissions have been calculated using the Defra (June 2008) grid rolling average conversion factor for electricity consumed. Net emissions: Net emissions take into account energy supplied from renewable tariffs or via Combined Cooling Heat and Power (CCHP). Emissions from Sky Group's sites which are supplied by a renewable electricity tariff which is Climate Change Levy Exempt have been calculated using an emissions conversion factor of zero. Emissions from sites which are supplied by electricity from CCHP have an emissions factor of 0.304 kg CO₂/kWh.

(3)

The increase in gas consumption during 2007/08 was partly due to changes in the data measurement and estimation processes. However, there has been a decrease in consumption in 2008/09.

(4)

We have changed our methodology for estimating diesel used in stand-by generators at our Livingston and Dunfermline sites. At the stage of finalising the data we have been unable to confirm the reason for the variation between the data for 2007/08 and 2008/09. Considering the difference is not material to our overall carbon footprint we intend to investigate this further for next years reporting. Diesel consumption at sites that are leased have not generally been included in the data. This includes Amstrad, 365 Media, Easynet China, Easynet Manchester, Easynet Belgium, Easynet Italy and Easynet Spain. We will endeavour to include these sites next year.

(5)

Business taxi, rail and bus journeys have not been included in the data. We will endeavour to include these next year.

(6)

In 2008-09 we used actual refrigerant use data for Osterley, Livingston, Dunfermline, Chilworth and Easynet UK. Emissions have been calculated from refigerant use at these sites, which has been recorded in F-Gas registers. Where refrigerants contain a mix of HFCs, the proportion of each has been applied to the calculations as per the Defra Guidelines for Company Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (June 2008). For all other sites, refrigerant emissions have been estimated based on the actual data for Dunfermline, Livingston, and Osterley. Refrigerant use by Easynet China and Amstrad China are not included. Refrigerant R22 has not been reported as it is listed in the Montreal Protocol rather than the Kyoto Protocol listed greenhouse gases. The increase in emissions in 2008/09 reflects the inclusion of additional sites.

(7)

Emissions from electricity used by Sky equipment in UK BT Exchanges has been obtained for the first time this year. The data have been calculated from invoices provided to Sky by BT for electricity consumption. Electricity use has been calculated using the cost per unit that BT charge. BT purchase 41% of their electricity from CCHP, 58% from renewable tariffs and 1% from grid electricity. We have calculated net emissions based on this energy mix. This follows the method applied for Sky's other Scope 2 purchased electricity net emissions calculations. Equivalent emissions from any non-UK operations have not been included. We will endeavour to review this and include the data, if applicable, next year.

(8)

With the addition of the BT Exchange energy use data this year, approximately 15% of building operation energy consumption data for 2008-09 has been estimated. This is generally for small sites where energy consumption is included in rent. Estimations have been either based on service charges where available or if not, on known energy use at similar sites, apportioned based on the size of the buildings.

(9)

Emissions from air travel not booked through the corporate travel booking company are not included in Business Air Travel data. It is expected that this would account for an insignificant amount of additional travel. Expenses for business air travel or car travel for Amstrad China and Easynet China that are not claimed via the UK are not included in the reporting.

(10)

This data shows the tonnes.km of goods that were sent from China to the UK by air between January-March and July-December 2008. The tonnes.km was calculated following Defra's Guidelines for Company Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (June 2008).

(11)

Emissions from waste sent to landfill have been estimated using an emissions factor provided by Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Management and The Carbon Neutral Company, which is 0.024 tCH4/t waste. Methane has a global warming potential of 25 (IPCC, 2005) and this was used to convert methane emissions to CO₂e. Garden waste have not been included in the waste data this year. We will endeavour to include this next year.

(12)

Total CO₂e emissions covers Scope 1 and 2 emissions and scope 3 emissions from air travel, waste sent to landfill and emissions from the construction of Harlequin One. Total CO₂e emissions for 2005-06 include emissions from business travel in a non-company owned helicopter (consumption and emissions data for this source are provided in the following table). The totals for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions have been rounded up for reporting purposes. As a result, the total gross CO₂e emissions reported here are correct at 143,487 rather than if the relevant totals for Scope 1, 2 and 3 are added as they appear in the report (143,488).

Third party suppliers which we are working with to measure and reduce carbon emissions

Notes:

Emissions shown in the table above have not been externally assured.

Emissions associated with Sky's third party warehouses have not been included. We will endeavour to include this next year.

(13)

Raw data are estimates provided by suppliers and conversion to CO₂e emissions were calculated by Sky following the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol. Air travel emissions are not included in the emissions estimate.

(14)

100% of emissions from Sky's outdoor advertising are offset by our supplier. Raw data have been provided by our supplier, with the exception of projections and digital screens which have been estimated by Sky. Emissions have been caluculated by Sky using the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol.

(15)

Raw data are estimates provided by suppliers and conversion to CO₂e emissions were calculated by Sky following the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol.

(16)

Raw data are estimates provided by suppliers and conversion to CO₂e emissions were calculated by Sky following the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol.

(17)

100% of emissions from Sky's use of a Helicopter are offset by the supplier of this service. Data are estimated from the number of hours spent flying.

(18)

Emissions from the construction of Harlequin One include electricity and fuel used on site since the beginning of construction to 30th June 2009. Emissions have been calculated using the Defra's Guidelines for Company Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (June 2008).

(19)

These data relate to selected suppliers which we measure and monitor but are not considered to be under our direct operational control. We therefore exclude them from our carbon footprint. We have, however, included emissions from air travel and from waste sent to landfill in our carbon footprint. Although these are not considered to be under our direct operational control, we feel we can take an active role in reducing these emissions through employee behaviour. This follows the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol. We continue to work with our supply chain to obtain accurate data.