British Telecommunications Sustainability Profile
British Telecommunications plc, commonly known as BT, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1846, BT has evolved into a major player in the global telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across the UK and beyond. The company operates through several key divisions, including BT Consumer, BT Business, and Openreach, focusing on broadband, mobile, and network services. BT is renowned for its innovative products, such as fibre-optic broadband and mobile services through its subsidiary, EE. With a commitment to enhancing connectivity, BT has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of 5G technology and extensive fibre networks. As a market leader, BT continues to shape the future of telecommunications, maintaining a strong position in both consumer and enterprise sectors.
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How does British Telecommunications'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
British Telecommunications's score of 80 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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British Telecommunications's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, British Telecommunications (BT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 649,572,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, and about 2,853,536,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions globally. In the UK, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 141,030,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 304,473,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of about 445,503,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. BT has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 87% by 2030, compared to 2016/17 levels, specifically for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce their overall carbon footprint. The emissions data for BT is cascaded from their parent company, BT Group plc, which oversees their climate initiatives and reporting. BT Group plc is actively involved in various climate initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), further demonstrating their commitment to addressing climate change. Overall, BT's climate commitments and reduction targets position them as a proactive player in the telecommunications sector, aiming for significant emissions reductions in the coming years.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 194,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 190,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 151,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
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British Telecommunications's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
British Telecommunications has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
