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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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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aVerified Sources Behind BT Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data
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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). a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
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. a
What are BT Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, BT Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 343,340 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 502,974 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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. a
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. a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
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. a
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. a
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. a
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: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,862,225 tCO₂e (65.26%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 229,263 tCO₂e (8.03%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 225,138 tCO₂e (7.89%)
BT Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BT Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, BT Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 146,600 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 26,340 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
BT Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does BT Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, BT Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.4 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does BT Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, BT Group ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
BT Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into BT Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, BT Group reported a total carbon footprint of 3,503,110 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a
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%. a