Environmental and social recognitions
Bell’s engagement with environmental and social issues is driven by our stakeholders’ expectations. Our initiatives include maintaining innovative programs to reduce environmental impacts throughout the entire value chain, fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace for all team members and customers, and delivering the latest 5G wireless, fibre Internet, TV and media technology to customers all over the country.
CDP: within “Leadership Band” for 8th year in a row (A- score)
In 2023, Bell obtained an A- score from the CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project), ranking us in the “Leadership Band” for the eighth consecutive year. CDP thus recognizes our leadership on climate action, our alignment with current best practices and the transparency of our climate-related disclosures. CDP is a non-profit organization that gathers information on climate-related risks and opportunities from organizations worldwide.
Certified ISO 14001 for our Environmental Management System
Certified ISO 14001 for our Environmental Management System since 2009, the 15th consecutive year, and the first communications company in North America to be certified(1)
Certified ISO 50001 for our Energy Management System
Certified ISO 50001 for our Energy Management System since 2020, the fourth consecutive year, and the first communications company in North America to be certified(2)
Science-Based Targets
We have three SBTi-approved science-based targets to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
To learn more, see the Climate Change section of the 2023 Integrated annual report. (3)
Corporate Knights: Clean200 – Rank 65
In February 2023, Corporate Knights and As You Sow ranked Bell 65th on 2023 annual Clean200 list, ahead of our Canadian telecom competitors. The ranking is based on an assessment of more than 6,200 global firms which are evaluated based on their clean revenues and screened against social and environmental criteria. The Clean200 list highlights companies that are leading the energy transition, and place sustainability at the core of their business.
Clean50: Top Projects 2024
Bell’s halocarbon free, energy-efficient computer room cooling project was named a 2024 Clean50 Top Project award winner. The Clean50 Top Projects awards are primarily managed by Delta Management Group. The awards annually recognize projects completed in the prior two years based on their innovation, and their ability to inform and inspire Canadians.
Les Prix Eureka!
Bell was recently the proud recipient of a 2024 Écotech Québec Eurêka Award in the Business and Services – Enterprise category. The Eurêka Awards recognize projects that improve a company’s environmental performance through innovative solutions and clean technologies. Bell was recognized for our new fibre optic recycling program.
Certified ISO and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001
Certified ISO and IEC 27001 for our information security management in our residential subsidiary operations, Bell Technical Solutions, since 2019.
Ookla Speedtest Awards: Canada’s fastest Internet and Wi‑Fi
Bell pure fibre was awarded Canada’s fastest Internet and ranked fastest Wi‑Fi in Ookla’s Speedtest Awards reports for Q1‑Q2 and Q3‑Q4 2023.
BrandSpark: Canada’s Most Trusted High Speed Internet Service Provider
Voted most trusted High Speed Internet Provider brand by Canadian shoppers based on the 2023 BrandSpark Canadian Trust Study.
Global Wireless Solutions (GWS): Canada’s best and fastest 5G network
For the second time in a row, Ookla ranked Bell’s pure fibre as Canada’s fastest Internet and Wi‑Fi, and for the third year in a row, GWS ranked Bell’s 5G as Canada’s fastest and best 5G network. New this year, GWS measured Canada’s national 5G networks with 3500 MHz wireless spectrum, confirming that Bell’s 5G+ network is Canada’s fastest and best. GWS conducts the most comprehensive drive test of wireless networks in Canada and reconfirmed that Bell’s network outperforms all other national wireless networks
Webby People’s Voice Award – MyBell App
The MyBell, Virgin Plus My Account and Lucky Mobile MyAccount mobile apps won a number of awards in app was recognized from among nearly 14,000 entries from over 70 countries, captivating users and industry experts with its unique combination of innovative self-serve tools, such as machine learning‑based Virtual Repair and Wi‑Fi Checkup, along with sales and account management capabilities.
Excellence Canada: Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work
In December 2022, Excellence Canada, an independent not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing organizational performance across Canada, awarded Bell Canada the Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work. This certification, issued every two years, recognizes Bell’s mental health at work best practices, benchmarked against world-class organizations, and the demonstrated impact of Bell’s mental health focus over several years.
Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 9th year in a row
Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” in the years 2016 to 2024 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, an editorial competition organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., a publisher of employment periodicals. Winners are evaluated and selected based on their industry leadership in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. Employers are compared to others in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward‑thinking programs.
Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers for 5th year in a row
Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers” in the years 2020 to 2024 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on the programs and initiatives offered to help employees balance work and family commitments, when compared to other employers in the same field.
Montréal’s Top Employers for 12th year in a row
Bell was recognized as one of “Montréal’s Top Employers” in the years 2013 to 2024 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on progressive and forward-thinking programs offered in a variety of areas, when compared to other organizations in the same field.
Bell Technical Solutions receives 2023 Employment Equity Achievement Award – Recognized for leadership in equity and diversity
Bell Technical Solutions (BTS) was recognized by the Minister of Labour and Seniors for its Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity as part of the 2023 Employment Equity Achievement Awards. The award honours companies that have demonstrated leadership in the implementation of their equity plans to remove employment barriers, as well as adopt special measures and accommodations to correct underrepresentation of people in designated groups.
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 7th year in a row
Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Top Employers for Young People” in the years 2018 to 2024 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on the programs offered to attract and retain young employees, when compared to other employers in the same field.
Canada’s Greenest Employers for 7th year in a row
Bell was recognized as one of “Canada’s Greenest Employers” in the years 2017 to 2023 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Winners are evaluated and selected based on the development of sustainability initiatives and environmental leadership, when compared to other employers in the same field.
WBE Canada’s 2023 Top Corporation in Supplier Diversity
In November 2023, Bell was recognized as one of the top corporations in supplier diversity by the Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada). The award honours companies that have created opportunities for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) in their supply chains and are helping drive Canada’s economic recovery and growth.
Canada’s Top 100 Corporate R&D Spenders
Research InfoSource Inc., an independent R&D analyst firm, ranked Bell 7th on its 2023 list of Canada’s top 100 investors in research and development based on dollars invested for 2022.
Corporate Knights: Canada’s Best 50 corporate citizens of 2023 – Rank 20
In June 2023, Corporate Knights, a sustainable-economy media and research company, ranked BCE 20th in Canada overall, on its Best 50 Corporate Citizens list. The annual Corporate Knights ranking evaluated 332 of the largest Canadian companies on a set of 25 ESG indicators to single out the Best 50 that Corporate Knights considers “the vanguard of corporate sustainability leadership in Canada.”
Corporate Knights: Global 100 2024 – Rank 51
In January 2024, Corporate Knights ranked BCE 51st overall, and first in our sector and industry, in its 2024 ranking of the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations. The ranking is based on an assessment of more than 6,000 public companies with revenue over US$1 billion. All companies are scored on applicable metrics relative to their peers, with 50% of the weight assigned to sustainable revenue and sustainable investment.