BCE Commits to Reduce Absolute GHG Emissions in 28th Year of ESG Reporting

BCE Inc. ("Bell Canada” or “Bell”) has released its 2020 Purpose and Corporate Responsibility Report.

With a commitment to the highest ESG standards, Bell supports the social and economic prosperity of our communities through its unparalleled community investment, leadership in international standards compliance and strong performance on sustainability indices. Bell is dedicated to making a meaningful contribution toward creating a sustainable future for Canadians and the world by providing its customers with access to the most innovative and efficient broadband networks and communications services.

By adhering to the highest ESG standards throughout our operations, Bell ensures every action it takes is viewed through the lens of societal and environmental benefits. This includes increasing sustainability not just in its operations but across the economy, achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace, leading in data governance and protection, and building stronger and healthier communities. The 2020 Purpose and Corporate Responsibility Report is the 28th annual report Bell has published covering the company’s performance and progress towards its short- and long-term sustainability goals.

Bell’s commitment to the highest in ESG standards is based on these pillars:

Better World 

• Commit to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative, and achieve carbon neutral operations by 2025. Bell has also recycled 11.7 million devices to date and is consistently named one of Canada's Greenest Employers.
• Continue to lead the industry in mental health with $155M committed to mental health initiatives by 2025 through Bell Let's Talk, Canada's largest-ever corporate commitment to mental health.
• Invest in Canadian innovation with an industry-leading $500M in research and development spending annually.

Better Communities

• Invest up to $14 billion from 2020 to 2022 to deliver faster and better connectivity to more Canadians.
• Connect rural and underserved communities by making fast and reliable Wireless Home Internet available to more than 750,000 households in rural communities by year-end.
• Donate refurbished company computers, printers and other electronic devices to schools through the national Computers for Success Plus program.

Better Workplace

• Foster an inclusive culture as one of the largest and Best Employers in Canada, including one of the Best Diversity Employers, Greenest Employers, Top-Family Friendly Employers and a Montréal Top Employer.
• Enable the next generation of Bell leaders through our Graduate Leadership Programs as a Top Employer for Young People.
• Encourage diversity at the top, targeting at least 35% women in executive positions by the end of 2021, and BIPOC representation of 40%, including at least 25% in senior leadership positions by 2025.

Provide feedback

We are always seeking ways to improve our Purpose and Corporate Responsibility report and welcome your feedback and suggestions. Please send any questions or comments to esg@bell.ca.

• Purpose and Corporate Responsibility contact​:
  Stephanie Berger
  Senior specialist, Corporate Responsibility & Environment at Bell Canada
  514-870-6512

Read the Report