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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.

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70

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

American Telephone And Telegraph's score of 70 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Telephone And Telegraph's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,500,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,770,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 10,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the previous year, 2023, AT&T's total emissions were about 14,811,085,000 kg CO2e in the US, with global emissions reaching approximately 15,230,000,000 kg CO2e. AT&T has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2035. This commitment aligns with their goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% from a 2015 baseline by 2030, in accordance with a 1.5-degree Celsius pathway. Additionally, AT&T plans to ensure that 50% of its suppliers by spend will set science-based targets for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024. The company is also focused on reducing fleet emissions by at least 76% by 2035 through a transition to electric vehicles and a reduction in overall fleet count. These initiatives reflect AT&T's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.

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Scope 1
1,070,000,000
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Scope 2
7,690,000,000
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Scope 3
16,930,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Telephone And Telegraph's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for American Telephone And Telegraph is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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American Telephone And Telegraph is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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