BCE Inc
BCE's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
BCE has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into BCE's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BCE amounted to 256,366 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BCE increased by 0.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
BCE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BCE's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of BCE were 138,759 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has BCE reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, BCE's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), BCE's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are BCE's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, BCE reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 117,607 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has BCE reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, BCE's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that BCE 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), BCE's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that BCE 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does BCE use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, BCE reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
BCE's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into BCE's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, BCE reported 1,916,629 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of BCE includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
BCE's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BCE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, BCE reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,916,629 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 92.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), BCE's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that BCE 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BCE disclose?
In 2023, BCE reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of BCE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to BCE's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,434,176.7 tCOâ‚‚e (80.98%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 195,569.55 tCOâ‚‚e (11.04%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 97,784.775 tCOâ‚‚e (5.52%)
BCE's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BCE's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, BCE reported a total carbon footprint of 2,172,995 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.68% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to BCE's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.39%.