A wide range of reports including studies on the social and environmental impacts of BT's technology and guides to socially responsible business practices.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Green IT 
An independent report by IDC's Chris Barnard looking at BT's CSR and Green IT strategy.
Focusing Corporate Social Responsibility Messaging
A case study written by the Corporate Executive Board on BT's materiality work for reporting.
Conferencing at BT 2007 [72Kb]
The latest results from a survey on the social, environmental and economic impacts of conferencing by Professor Peter James from the University of Bradford and SustainIT.
Sustainable business [25Mb]
BT sponsored the recent Financial Times supplement looking at Sustainable business - The evolving role of companies in an interdependent world. Includes articles and case studies on employees, reporting, ethical consumers, partnerships and environment.
ICT as a mode of transport
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BT asked Forum for the Future to conduct a review considering the extent to which Information Communications Technology (ICT) is currently used within the UK to meet transport policy goals. The vision of the paper is that ICT could be treated as if it were a mode of transport, equivalent to other modes such as rail, car or air travel and could be used to help reduce demand by other travel modes. The report sets out the current position and puts forward recommendations both for the ICT industry and Government.
Conferencing at BT 2006 [501kb]
The latest results from a survey on the social, environmental and economic impacts of conferencing by Professor Peter James and Dr Peter Hopkinson from University of Bradford and SustainIT
Broadband and Disability [184Kb]
A BT sponsored report, written by Kevin Carey, founder of HumanITy, vice-chair RNIB and Chairman Community Radio Fund (Ofcom), provides a detailed insight into the opportunities that broadband services can offer to people with disabilities.
E-working at BT [1.02Mb]
An independent report on the economic, environmental and social impacts of e-working in BT shows that it has had a beneficial effect on employees’ lifestyle and income. The study was carried out by Professor Peter James and Dr Peter Hopkinson of Bradford University in 2006.
Broadband: The role for communications in beating congestion
The UK suffers from the worst traffic congestion in Europe. But replacing just one in ten of our journeys could change all that. This report analyses the growth in UK and regional traffic which has seen an average growth of 19 percent in the past decade and is a call to action for those involved with traffic management, employers, commuters and shoppers.
Conferencing at BT 2005 [324Kb]
Results of a Survey on its Economic, Environmental and Social Impacts by Professor Peter James, Dr. Peter Hopkinson and Simon Hills of University of Bradford and SustainIT
The Digital Divide in 2025 [294Kb]
The Digital Divide 2025 reveals that millions of Britons could face social exclusion if the gap between those with access to technology and those without continues without direct action over the next 20 years.
EverybodyOnline annual report [64Kb]
The BT supported project managed by Citizens Online report for 2003-2004 is now available. EverybodyOnline is driving the change in Internet usage patterns to around four times that of the national average in the 8 project areas. More data and case studies can be found in the report.
Connected Community Organisations - Can they help to overcome the Digital Divide? [162Kb]
A report examining the use of ICT and Broadband by community groups. Wanting to better understand use of ICT in public access points, BT commissioned SustainIT to look into the subject. The report concludes 'Broadband has helped to overcome social barriers between users and had a very significant or significant impact on the community - although the forms this takes varies between organisations'
Sustainable Development in Broadband Britain [891Kb]
The government, businesses and consumers all identify with the efficiencies of speed that broadband delivers. But is it all good news? BT invited Forum for the Future to review the social, economic and environmental impacts of this new, always on high speed technology. Their report describes an extensive 'triple bottom line' sustainability impact analysis and makes a number of recommendations to BT and others.
See what actions [22Kb] have been taken which address some of the recommendations made in the Forum for the Future report.
Connecting people: tackling exclusion? [977Kb]
A report examining the impact on and use of the internet by socially excluded groups in London Commissioned by Greater London Authority (GLA) and BT and carried out by IECRC and Citizens Online. Technology cannot pull people out of social exclusion but it can play a vital role in helping to connect people and communities for a better life. The report identifies policy areas and future action concerning the targeting of resources and interventions to widen that experience for those not connected in order to help them reap the social and economic benefits.
Challenges for BT and the Government in accessing secure and ambitious supplies of renewable electricity
Digital Inclusion 
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BT and the Digital Divide: An Independent Commentary by Maya Forstater, Peter Raynard and Simon Zadek
Bidding for Funds and Resources [263Kb]
Is a generic guide for any organisation seeking support from businesses, trusts and public bodies and has been widely acclaimed as an excellent reference source prepared by community specialists.
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