Bce Sustainability Profile
BCE Inc., commonly known as Bell Canada Enterprises, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1880, BCE has evolved into a powerhouse in the industry, with significant operations across various regions, including Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces. The company offers a diverse range of services, including wireless communications, internet, television, and media solutions through its subsidiaries like Bell Media. BCE is renowned for its commitment to innovation, providing unique products such as high-speed fibre internet and advanced mobile services. With a strong market position, BCE consistently ranks among the top telecommunications providers in Canada, achieving notable milestones in customer satisfaction and technological advancements. Its dedication to quality and service excellence sets BCE apart in the competitive landscape of the telecommunications industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Bce's score of 72 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bce's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, BCE Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,987,348,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 125,729,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 66,816,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,794,803,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, when total emissions were about 2,352,106,000 kg CO2e. BCE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2025. To achieve this, the company plans to purchase a substantial amount of carbon credits to offset its Scope 1 and 2 emissions that cannot be avoided through internal initiatives. Furthermore, BCE has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Additionally, BCE aims for 64% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect BCE's commitment to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 95,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 117,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,900,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Bce'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.
Bce has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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