As part of its annual report, the BBC has revealed 60 per cent of its TV production is now made outside of London.
The broadcaster has developed production centres in Salford, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow.
The report adds that BBC Studioworks, the broadcaster’s commercial subsidiary providing television studios and post production services, has invested heavily in its core footprint via new equipment purchases and a refresh of its facilities to enhance employee and customer experience, including a new head office at Television Centre.
To deliver growth and continued operational excellence, BBC Studioworks requires continued investment in new skills and talent, said the report.
“Strengthening its talent pipeline to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce fit for the future will be a priority continued from 2022/23,” it added.
In terms of sustainability, the BBC said it continues to work with our suppliers and partners to reduce supply chain emissions, which equate to approximately 68 per cent of the broadcaster’s carbon footprint baseline.
The BBC is now into the second year of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) supply chain programme, a global disclosure system for organisations to manage their environmental impacts.
During the 2022 cycle, the BBC said 163 of its key suppliers took part in the project, and it is aiming to engage over 250 suppliers in 2023.
Speaking about the full report, Dame Elan Closs Stephens, acting BBC chair said:
“I am a passionate believer that the BBC must be for everyone and this report shows the vital public service we provide.
“The board and I will champion the creative brilliance of this organisation, ensure the BBC is fit for the future and delivering for audiences; and support its role at the heart of the UK’s creative industries. There is much to do.”
The full annual report is available here.
