BCE Inc
BCE's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, BCE 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).
However, BCE has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into BCE's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BCE amounted to 192,545 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 BCE decreased by 24.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
BCE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BCE's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of BCE were 125,729 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has BCE reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, BCE's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), BCE's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are BCE's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, BCE reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,816 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has BCE reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, BCE's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 45.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), BCE's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 43.19% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does BCE use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, BCE reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
BCE's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into BCE's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, BCE reported 1,794,803 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 BCE includes a breakdown across 0 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
BCE's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BCE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, BCE reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,794,803 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has BCE reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, BCE's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that BCE 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), BCE's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
Insights into BCE’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, BCE reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 125,729 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,968 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
BCE's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does BCE's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, BCE reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.86 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does BCE rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, BCE ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
BCE is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into BCE's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, BCE reported a total carbon footprint of 1,987,348 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.51% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to BCE's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.33%. a