American Telephone And Telegraph
American Telephone and Telegraph Company, commonly known as AT&T, is a leading telecommunications giant headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1885, AT&T has evolved into a major player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across North America and beyond. The company is renowned for its core offerings, including mobile and fixed-line voice services, broadband internet, and digital television. AT&T distinguishes itself through its extensive network infrastructure and innovative technology solutions, catering to both individual consumers and businesses. With a strong market position, AT&T has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of 5G technology and strategic acquisitions that have expanded its service capabilities. As a pioneer in the telecommunications sector, AT&T continues to shape the future of connectivity.
DitchCarbon Score
How does American Telephone And Telegraph's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
American Telephone And Telegraph's score of 50 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
American Telephone And Telegraph's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,811,085,000 kg CO2e. This figure encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, reflecting the company's comprehensive approach to measuring its carbon footprint. AT&T has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2035. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Furthermore, AT&T plans for 50% of its suppliers, based on spend, to establish science-based targets for their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024. The company's emissions data shows a decrease from 18,805,350,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 17,901,301,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a positive trend towards meeting its reduction targets. As part of its sustainability strategy, AT&T is actively working to engage its supply chain in emissions reduction efforts, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,070,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,690,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,930,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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American Telephone And Telegraph is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
