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British Telecommunications

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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.

80

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.

33

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 from Scope 1 and 2, and about 2,853,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions globally. In the UK, their emissions for the same year included approximately 141,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 304,473,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling around 445,503,000 kg CO2e. BT has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions intensity by 87% by 2030, compared to 2016/17 levels, specifically for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects BT's dedication to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is cascaded from BT Group plc, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their climate commitments and reporting. BT's ongoing initiatives and targets demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
194,000,000
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Scope 2
190,000,000
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Scope 3
151,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British Telecommunications's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for British Telecommunications is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

British Telecommunications is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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