Sky has agreed a 10-year agreement with a wind farm supplier in Scotland to reduce its emissions.
Crossdykes Wind Farm in Lanarkshire will generate 100 gigawatt hours each year for the broadcaster, which is approximately 34,000 UK homes’ annual electricity use.
The long-term deal with Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust means Sky will receive the majority of renewable energy guarantees of origin (REGOs) generated from the 46 MW wind farm.
“This agreement is evidence of Sky’s commitment to reducing our environmental impact,” said Fiona Ball, Group Director of the Bigger Picture and Sustainability at Sky.
“We source the majority of our electricity in the UK from renewable energy and this long-term project in Lanarkshire provides us with lasting clean energy for years to come. As a media and entertainment company, we are determined to use our voice to help the media sector and the UK more broadly decarbonise.”
Sky was the first media company to go carbon neutral in 2006 and recently launched the world’s first auto standby set top box.
“We are pleased to enter this agreement with Sky, a known sustainability leader. Renewable energy supply deals with companies like Sky help meet vital targets to decarbonise businesses,” added Phil Austin, Chairman of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust.
