AT&T Inc
AT&T's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, AT&T completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
AT&T has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into AT&T's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AT&T amounted to 5,024,169 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AT&T decreased by 7.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
AT&T's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AT&T's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of AT&T were 545,052 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has AT&T reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AT&T's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), AT&T's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are AT&T's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, AT&T reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,603,725 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,479,117 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has AT&T reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), AT&T's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that AT&T's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does AT&T use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, AT&T reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
AT&T's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into AT&T's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, AT&T reported 9,129,788 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of AT&T includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
AT&T's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AT&T's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, AT&T reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,129,788 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 78.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has AT&T reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, AT&T's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 49.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), AT&T's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AT&T disclose?
In 2024, AT&T reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of AT&T's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to AT&T's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,530,122 tCO₂e (38.96%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,113,462 tCO₂e (23.33%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 994,983 tCO₂e (10.98%)
AT&T's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AT&T’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, AT&T reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 545,052 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 122,335 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.46 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
AT&T's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does AT&T's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, AT&T reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.29, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does AT&T rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, AT&T ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
AT&T is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into AT&T's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, AT&T reported a total carbon footprint of 14,153,957 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.03% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to AT&T's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 31.65%.a