Virgin Media O2 is a UK telecommunications joint venture formed in 2021, combining Virgin Media's fixed-line broadband and TV operations with O2's mobile network.
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Virgin Media O2 has delivered verifiable carbon reductions—56% absolute Scope 1&2 decline since 2020, SBTi-validated targets, third-party assured reporting. Weaknesses: water consumption undisclosed, nature impact unquantified, operational waste increased 2,911 tonnes since 2022, and supply chain Scope 3 coverage remains incomplete.
Virgin Media O2 scores 51/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Virgin Media O2 joint 126th of 847 companies scored, and joint 5th of 18 in Telecommunications.
Where Virgin Media O2 sits among telecommunications peers.
Among the 18 major telecommunications brands we've scored, Virgin Media O2 is tied =5th of 18, with 1 other.
Its two lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No water consumption data, water footprint assessment, or water stewardship initiatives found in available sources.
Better Connections Plan mentions using IoT/AI to 'restore natural environment' with no quantified footprint, deforestation commitments, or TNFD-aligned disclosure.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 4/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Virgin Media O2.
Telefónica has delivered substantial absolute emissions reductions—84.8% in operations, 31.3% in supply chain since baseline years—backed by SBTi validation and 11 consecutive CDP A-List recognitions.
See the breakdown →Vodafone has built credible near-term climate targets validated by SBTi and achieved major operational emissions cuts (84% below FY20).
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale13 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
7 of 13 sources are independent of the company.
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Virgin Media O2 is a UK telecommunications joint venture formed in 2021, combining Virgin Media's fixed-line broadband and TV operations with O2's mobile network. It serves millions of residential and business customers across the United Kingdom with connectivity services, mobile, and digital products.
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