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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  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 2018, AT&T's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 46.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
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 2018, AT&T's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 53.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
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 1.16 , 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 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places AT&T among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. 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