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 22 is higher than 75% 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
British Telecommunications (BT), headquartered in Great Britain, is actively engaged in addressing climate change through various commitments and initiatives. While specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, BT has signed the Amazon Climate Pledge as of September 17, 2021, demonstrating its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. BT's climate strategy includes a focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. The company is part of a growing movement within the telecommunications industry to enhance environmental responsibility and contribute to global climate goals. As BT continues to develop its climate action plans, it remains dedicated to transparency and accountability in its efforts to mitigate climate impact. The absence of recent emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and reporting in the pursuit of effective climate strategies.
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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 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.
