British Telecommunications
British Telecommunications plc, commonly known as BT, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in London, UK. 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 internationally. 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 one of the largest telecommunications providers in the UK, BT continues to lead the market with its comprehensive service offerings and dedication to customer satisfaction.
DitchCarbon Score
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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 83 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 3.47 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 183,047 tonnes from Scope 1, 441,713 tonnes from Scope 2, and about 3.13 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects BT's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. BT has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 87% per unit of gross value added by 2030, using a 2016/2017 baseline. This target aligns with international climate science aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, BT aims to cut supply chain GHG emissions by 29% over the same period, focusing on upstream Scope 3 emissions. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with specific interim targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. BT's proactive approach includes participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the UN Global Compact, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices and responsible climate policy engagement. Overall, BT's climate commitments reflect a comprehensive strategy to address its carbon emissions while contributing to global efforts against climate change.
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Add to project2008 | 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.
