AT&T demonstrates solid operational emissions reductions and transparent governance, but lacks comprehensive Scope 3 absolute targets and holds weak positions on nature, water, and climate lobbying. Mixed trade association alignment and unresolved tensions between stated climate commitments and advocacy for high-GHG energy policies undermine credibility.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Controversies & Red Flags (3/10, 5/10).
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Among the 11 major telecommunications brands we've scored, AT&T is tied =8th of 11, with 1 other.
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AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, wireline, and broadband services. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Antonio, it operates a 230,000-person workforce and generated $122.3 billion in revenue in FY2024. The company ranks among the top three telecom operators by market share in North America.
Direct competitor in US telecom; comparable scale and comparable emissions disclosure standards.
View breakdown →European telecom peer with stronger RE100 commitment and more advanced Scope 3 absolute targets.
View breakdown →Global telecom rival with similar infrastructure footprint but ahead on nature and water disclosure.
View breakdown →Energy major with parallel lobbying tensions between climate commitments and advocacy for legacy fuel infrastructure.
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