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 78 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,230,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 640,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,590,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions in the value chain. AT&T has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2035. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% from a 2015 baseline by 2030, aligning with a 1.5-degree Celsius pathway. This includes a significant focus on reducing fleet emissions by at least 76% by 2035 through the transition to electric vehicles and a reduction in overall fleet count. Furthermore, AT&T plans for 50% of its suppliers, by spend, to set science-based targets for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability across its supply chain. These initiatives reflect AT&T's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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