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.
How does American Telephone And Telegraph's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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American Telephone And Telegraph's score of 42 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
As of 2023, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) reported global carbon emissions of approximately 15,233,084,000 kg CO2e. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of about 643,346,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,585,008,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 11,004,731,000 kg CO2e. In the US, AT&T's emissions for the same year were about 14,811,085,000 kg CO2e. AT&T has set a significant climate commitment to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2035. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. The company has been actively working towards this goal since 2023, aiming for substantial reductions in its operational emissions. Overall, AT&T's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate its ongoing efforts to address climate change and enhance sustainability within the telecommunications industry.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 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 not committed to any 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.