Programming and Broadcasting Activities
Television and radio programming and broadcasting activities that operate with high energy efficiency and low-carbon infrastructure.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation
Broadcasting infrastructure (transmission towers, studios, server farms for streaming) must achieve verified energy efficiency improvements of at least 20% compared to industry baseline, or source at least 80% of electricity from renewable sources. Transition from terrestrial transmission to IP-based delivery must be evaluated for energy savings where applicable.
Studio and production facilities must implement energy management systems certified to ISO 50001 or equivalent. Content delivery networks used for streaming must be hosted in data centres achieving PUE of 1.3 or below. The operator must maintain a carbon footprint report covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions with annual reduction targets.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation
A CRVA must assess risks to transmission infrastructure from extreme weather (wind damage to towers, flooding of ground equipment, heat impacts on electronic systems) and incorporate resilience measures in infrastructure planning.
DNSH: Climate Change Adaptation
Physical climate hazards must be assessed per Appendix A. Transmission infrastructure must be designed or retrofitted to withstand projected extreme weather events. Backup power and redundant transmission paths must be maintained.
DNSH: Water and Marine Resources
Cooling systems for studios and data infrastructure must minimise water consumption. Water efficiency measures must be implemented in production facilities.
DNSH: Circular Economy
Broadcasting equipment must be managed under a lifecycle programme with targets for extending equipment life, component re-use, and certified recycling of electronic waste. Set and production materials must be reused or recycled where feasible.
DNSH: Pollution Prevention and Control
Electromagnetic emissions from transmission equipment must comply with Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC on public exposure limits. Diesel generators for backup power must meet current emission standards. Hazardous materials in electronic equipment must be managed in compliance with the RoHS Directive.