Bce
BCE Inc., commonly known as Bell Canada Enterprises, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1880, BCE has evolved into a powerhouse in the industry, with significant operations across various regions, including Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces. The company offers a diverse range of services, including wireless communications, internet, television, and media solutions through its subsidiaries like Bell Media. BCE is renowned for its commitment to innovation, providing unique products such as high-speed fibre internet and advanced mobile services. With a strong market position, BCE consistently ranks among the top telecommunications providers in Canada, achieving notable milestones in customer satisfaction and technological advancements. Its dedication to quality and service excellence sets BCE apart in the competitive landscape of the telecommunications industry.
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Industry Average
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Bce's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BCE Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,172,995,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 138,759,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 117,607,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,916,629,000 kg CO2e. BCE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. This includes emissions from capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, and various transportation and waste management categories. Furthermore, BCE aims for 64% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2026. BCE's previous targets included a short-term goal to reduce the ratio of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to network usage by 75% from 2014 levels by the end of 2020. This commitment reflects BCE's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 95,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 117,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,900,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bce 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.
