Our Mission
AT&T has committed to be carbon neutral across our entire global operations by 2035.
Reducing Emissions
Reducing Our Emissions
Our Goals
We prioritize sustainable business practices to address the global challenges our environment faces, and we’re an active participant in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
AT&T has set an interim, science-based goal to reduce our direct and indirect (or Scope 1 and 2) emissions by 63% by 2030 (compared to 2015 levels). To achieve both this target and our 2035 carbon neutrality commitment, we’re pursuing innovative strategies such as:
Procuring Renewable Energy
By engaging in deals with renewable energy developers, AT&T reduces our emissions, hedges against rising energy costs and helps add more clean electricity to the U.S. power grid. We currently rank 5th on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership list of corporate renewable energy users.
Transitioning to a low-emissions fleet
AT&T is lowering emissions from our fleet by optimizing routes, purchasing more efficient vehicles (including hybrid and electric vehicles) and reducing the size of the fleet.
Implementing energy efficiency initiatives
Each year, AT&T implements thousands of energy efficiency projects across our network and operations, lowering electricity use and reducing costs.
Reducing Our Customers' Emissions
Helping Customers
Reducing emissions isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for business. At AT&T, we believe our connectivity solutions can unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation for our customers, helping them reduce emissions on a massive scale. In 2021, we set our Gigaton Goal: to enable the reduction of 1 billion metric tons of CO2e by 2035. To achieve this ambitious target, we are working with customers to integrate AT&T Fiber, 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) with complementary technologies that help move us to a lower-carbon economy. At the end of 2024, we achieved nearly 23% of the goal. Read our progress update here.
Our Approach
But we understand that efficiency enabled by connectivity isn’t enough. We need to focus on game-changing innovation that fundamentally shifts how we think about emissions reduction. That’s why, in 2025, we are pivoting our approach. We’ve identified six key areas — our Gigaton Pathways — where we believe AT&T Fiber, 5G and IoT can not only enhance efficiency in traditional operations, but also foster the growth of new, emissions-reducing industries.
Gigaton Pathways
Smart Building
Connect building equipment to drive energy efficiency.
Transportation
Enable more efficient operation of existing and advancement of emerging transport solutions.
Renewable Energy & Storage
Provide critical connectivity for the delivery, optimization and storage of renewable energy.
Methane Waste to Value
Reduce methane leaks and support the conversion of methane to valuable products with help from connectivity.
Carbon Removals
Support carbon removals by monitoring facilities & capturing data needed for credible measurement, reporting and verification.
Industrial Technologies
Enable smart, efficient manufacturing and logistics for a wide range of industrial products.
Gigaton Spotlights
Gigaton Spotlights
Innovative businesses recognize the benefits of pairing AT&T connectivity solutions with other advanced technologies to reduce emissions. Our Gigaton Spotlights are real-world examples of how connectivity is driving efficiency and enabling emissions-reducing industries — showcasing how we’re making progress toward our Gigaton Goal.
AT&T also collaborates closely with leading environmental NGOs. Carbon Trust develops strategies and calculates emissions impact, including our 2025 Gigaton Methodology, and Third Derivative identifies and collaborates with innovative startups.