BT and the Environment

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Revision as of 10:54, 6 July 2007

Summary

What the Vendor says about itself

BT's 2007 Sustainability Report

Our vision is to be dedicated to helping customers thrive in a changing world. Doing this in a responsible way is what our corporate social responsibility (CSR) work is all about.

Our Sustainability - Business Overview puts our Corporate Social Responsibility activity into the context of our business strategy. It highlights the many dilemmas and challenges we face as we compete in new markets, take advantage of technological advances and our industry undergoes rapid change. It also includes key sustainability performance information for the 2007 financial year.

BT's 2007 Sustainability Report

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Current Targets

• Target Date March 2008

BT will publish the findings of its 2007 staff survey, which assessed the social and environmental impacts arising from the use of conferencing services within BT.

• Target Date December 2016

BT will reduce its carbon dioxide emissions (measured in tonnes CO2 equivalent) to 80% below 1996 levels.

• Target Date December 2012

20% of BT’s employees will be actively engaged in reducing carbon footprint at work and at home.

• Target Date March 2008

BT will produce a report on energy efficiency options, possible targets and labelling for key consumer products.

• Target Date March 2008

BT will produce a study of energy efficiency options, possible targets and labelling for key business products

• Target Date March 2008

BT will execute both internal and external Climate Change communications plans.

• Target Date December 2007

BT will begin a trial on hybrid vehicles in collaboration with a manufacturer.

• Target Date September 2007 BT will define a roadmap for establishing an EMS in all countries.

• Target Date August 2007

BT will roll out a Climate Change road-show.

Sources:

• 1. BT's Sustainability