BCE Inc., commonly known as Bell Canada Enterprises, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1880, BCE has evolved into a powerhouse in the industry, with significant operations across various regions, including Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces. The company offers a diverse range of services, including wireless communications, internet, television, and media solutions through its subsidiaries like Bell Media. BCE is renowned for its commitment to innovation, providing unique products such as high-speed fibre internet and advanced mobile services. With a strong market position, BCE consistently ranks among the top telecommunications providers in Canada, achieving notable milestones in customer satisfaction and technological advancements. Its dedication to quality and service excellence sets BCE apart in the competitive landscape of the telecommunications industry.
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Bce's score of 71 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, BCE Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,987,348,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 125,729,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 66,816,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,794,803,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 2,352,106,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 138,759,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 117,607,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2,095,740,000 kg CO2e. BCE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2025. To achieve this, the company plans to purchase a significant amount of carbon credits to offset its Scope 1 and 2 emissions that cannot be avoided through internal initiatives. Furthermore, BCE has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. The company also targets that 64% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by FY2026. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect BCE's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 95,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 117,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 6,900,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Bce is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.