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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bce'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Bce's score of 43 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bce's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BCE Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,172,995,000 kg CO2e, comprising 138,759,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 117,607,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,916,629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects BCE's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector. BCE has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 58% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, BCE is committed to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories including capital goods, business travel, and waste generated in operations, also by FY2030. Furthermore, BCE plans for 64% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2026. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect BCE's proactive approach to sustainability and climate action, reinforcing its role as a responsible corporate citizen in Canada.
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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 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.
