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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American Telephone And Telegraph's score of 65 is higher than 78% 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. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 540,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,770,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 10,180,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, their global emissions were slightly higher at about 15,230,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 640,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,590,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 11,000,000,000 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 was formalised in 2020, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% from a 2015 baseline by 2030, aligning with a 1.5-degree Celsius pathway. Additionally, AT&T plans to reduce fleet emissions by at least 76% by 2035 through fleet optimisation and transitioning to electric vehicles. The company also commits that 50% of its suppliers, based on spend, will set science-based targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024. These targets are part of AT&T's broader sustainability strategy, which is consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. Overall, AT&T's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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