British Telecommunications
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
British Telecommunications's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, British Telecommunications (BT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,469,456 kg CO2e, comprising 183,047,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 498,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 3,133,579,000 kg CO2e. BT has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint and is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, which it joined on 17 September 2021. This pledge reflects BT's dedication to achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing sustainability across its operations. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its emissions over the years, with a notable decrease in total emissions from 4,586,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 3,469,456 kg CO2e in 2023. This reduction highlights BT's ongoing efforts to improve its environmental impact and align with global climate goals. BT's emissions data and climate commitments underscore its role in the telecommunications sector's transition towards a more sustainable future.
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Get Started| 2008 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 259,000,000 | 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 | 522,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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British Telecommunications 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.
