Aitken Spence
Aitken Spence PLC, a prominent player in the Sri Lankan business landscape, is headquartered in Colombo, LK. Founded in 1868, the company has evolved into a diversified conglomerate with significant operations across various sectors, including tourism, logistics, manufacturing, and services. With a strong focus on sustainable practices, Aitken Spence is renowned for its unique offerings in the hospitality industry, operating several award-winning hotels and resorts. The company also excels in freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, leveraging advanced technology to enhance efficiency. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, Aitken Spence has achieved notable milestones, including numerous accolades for excellence in service and sustainability. As a leader in its industry, Aitken Spence continues to shape the economic landscape of Sri Lanka and beyond.
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Aitken Spence's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Aitken Spence reported total carbon emissions of approximately 93,015,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 62,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 20,799,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel and waste generated in operations, accounted for about 8,235,000 kg CO2e and 2,060,000 kg CO2e, respectively. The company has made significant climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term target was established in 2023 and is part of their commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Aitken Spence is currently on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. In previous years, Aitken Spence's emissions have fluctuated, with 2023 emissions reported at approximately 2,817,610 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 (65,584,000 kg CO2e) and Scope 2 (27,827,000 kg CO2e). The company has shown a commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate climate responsibility.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 375,351,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,583,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Aitken Spence is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
