BT Group PLC
BT Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, BT Group 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).
BT Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 BT Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BT Group amounted to 649,574 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BT Group decreased by 4.44%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
BT Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BT Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of BT Group were 146,600 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has BT Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, BT Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2024), BT Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are BT Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, BT Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 343,340 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 502,974 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has BT Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, BT Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 49.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2024), BT Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that BT Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does BT Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, BT Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
BT Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into BT Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, BT Group reported 2,853,536 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 2025 disclosure of BT Group includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
BT Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BT Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, BT Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,853,536 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 84.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has BT Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, BT Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 19.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2024), BT Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that BT Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BT Group disclose?
In 2025, BT Group reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of BT Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to BT Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,862,225 tCOâ‚‚e (65.26%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 229,263 tCOâ‚‚e (8.03%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 225,138 tCOâ‚‚e (7.89%)
BT Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BT Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, BT Group reported a total carbon footprint of 3,503,110 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.11% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to BT Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.36%.