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BT Group plc, commonly known as BT, is a leading player in the post and telecommunication services industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1846, BT has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the launch of its broadband services and the expansion of its mobile network.
Operating primarily in the UK, BT offers a diverse range of core products and services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband, and digital television. What sets BT apart is its commitment to innovation and customer service, ensuring reliable connectivity for millions.
With a strong market position, BT is recognised for its extensive infrastructure and investment in next-generation technologies, solidifying its reputation as a trusted telecommunications provider.
+58 vs industry average
BT Group plc’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Post and Telecommunications Services has typical carbon intensity
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
BT Group plc, headquartered in GB and operating in the Post and telecommunication services industry, has set ambitious climate targets. As of 2026, the company reported total emissions of approximately 3.03 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 126.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 365.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 2.50 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
BT Group plc is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2041. The company has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2031 from a FY2017 base year. Additionally, BT Group plc aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and upstream leased assets by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term SBTi targets include maintaining a minimum of 90% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from FY2031 through FY2041 from a FY2017 base year, and reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2041 from a FY2017 base year.
The company has also pledged to become a net-zero carbon emissions business for its own operations by the end of March 2031 and for its supply chain and customer emissions by the end of March 2041. Since 2016/17, BT Group plc has cut its operational carbon emissions by 52% and aims for an 87% intensity reduction target by the end of March 2031.
2031
42% reduction in scope 3 total
BT Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42% within the same timeframe.
2041
90% reduction in Scope 1
BT Group commits to maintain a minimum of 90% absolute scope 1 GHG emissions from FY2031 through FY2041 from a FY2017 base year.
2041
90% reduction in scope 3 total
BT Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2041 from a FY2017 base year.
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