Openreach Sustainability Profile
Openreach Limited, a subsidiary of BT Group, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2006, Openreach plays a pivotal role in the UK’s digital infrastructure, delivering high-quality broadband and telecommunication services across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The company is renowned for its extensive fibre-optic network, which supports both residential and business customers, ensuring reliable connectivity. Openreach's commitment to innovation is evident in its rollout of ultrafast broadband, positioning it as a key player in the UK's digital transformation. With a focus on open access, Openreach enables various service providers to utilise its network, fostering competition and enhancing customer choice. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the ambitious target of reaching millions of homes with full-fibre broadband, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of the UK’s telecommunications landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Openreach's score of 95 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Openreach, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of BT Group plc, which provides emissions data and climate commitments cascaded down to Openreach. As part of its climate strategy, Openreach aligns with BT Group's initiatives, including targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Openreach itself have not been disclosed. Openreach is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to broader climate goals, but without specific emissions data or reduction targets, the details of their commitments remain vague. The company is expected to follow the sustainability practices and targets established by its parent company, BT Group plc, which is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across its operations.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 194,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 190,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 151,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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Openreach's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Openreach has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
