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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.

52

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

British Telecommunications's score of 52 is higher than 90% 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

British Telecommunications (BT), headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have publicly available emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their carbon emissions in kg CO2e, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. However, BT is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. While no specific reduction targets or climate pledges are detailed, the company is likely engaged in efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint in line with industry standards. BT's commitment to climate action reflects a broader trend within the telecommunications sector, where companies are increasingly focusing on reducing emissions and improving environmental performance. For the latest updates on BT's climate commitments and emissions data, stakeholders are encouraged to monitor their official communications and sustainability reports.

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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.

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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 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
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