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 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,500,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,770,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 10,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 14,811,085,000 kg CO2e in the US and 15,230,000,000 kg CO2e globally. 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 aligns with their target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% from a 2015 baseline by 2030, consistent with a 1.5-degree Celsius pathway. Additionally, AT&T plans to ensure that 50% of its suppliers by spend will set science-based targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024. The company has also committed to reducing fleet emissions by at least 76% by 2035 through a transition to electric vehicles. These initiatives reflect AT&T's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.
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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 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
American Telephone And Telegraph has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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