BT Group Plc
Industry Group: Telecommunication Services
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:BT.A
BT Group is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the UK. BT is the owner of Openreach, the largest fixed-line network in the UK. Openreach operates as a separate entity due to regulatory requirements but is still 100% owned by BT. Since 2020, Openreach has accelerated its fiber investments and expects to have 90% of the UK covered with FTTH by 2026. In the consumer division, BT has approximately 30% market share in broadband and mobile services. The enterprise segment serves large corporations while the global services division provides communications consultancy services.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Telecommunication Services 53 out of 211
Universe
Global Universe 4866 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Vantage Towers AG |
20.1
Medium
|
42 out of 211 |
| BT Group Plc |
20.9
Medium
|
53 out of 211 |
| Rogers Communications, Inc. |
22
Medium
|
67 out of 211 |
| PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk |
28.2
Medium
|
138 out of 211 |
| China United Network Communications Ltd. |
33.7
High
|
193 out of 211 |
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