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.
+23 vs industry average
British Telecommunications’s score of 67 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
British Telecommunications's reported carbon emissions
British Telecommunications (BT) has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact. For the reporting year 2025, BT reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2.9 million kg CO2e. In 2018, BT's total reported emissions were approximately 5.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 180 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 160 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, with Scope 3 contributing around 4.76 billion kg CO2e. BT has set ambitious climate targets. Specifically, the company aims to cut its carbon emissions intensity by 87% by 2030, compared to 2016/17 levels, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. It is important to note that BT's emissions data and climate targets are cascaded from BT Group plc, where BT operates as a current subsidiary.
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British Telecommunications’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
87% reduction in Scope 1
By 2030, we aim to cut our carbon emissions intensitya by 87%, compared with 2016/17 levels
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from BT Group plc
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from BT Group plc
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from BT Group plc
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from BT Group plc
RE 100
Inherited from BT Group plc
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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