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
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Industry Average
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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 in the US. This figure reflects a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions of about 18,805,350,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 17,901,301,000 kg CO2e in 2022. AT&T's emissions are categorised across all three scopes: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. For instance, in 2020, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 1,044,751,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,641,325,000 kg CO2e globally. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its carbon footprint, committing to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2035. Additionally, AT&T aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline, while also ensuring that 50% of its suppliers by spend will set science-based targets by 2024. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating AT&T's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall environmental impact.
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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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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.
