Alliance Trust
Alliance Trust PLC, headquartered in Dundee, GB, is a prominent investment trust established in 1888. With a rich history spanning over a century, the company has evolved into a key player in the investment management industry, focusing on global equity investments. Alliance Trust is renowned for its commitment to sustainable investing and its innovative approach to portfolio management. The firm offers a diverse range of investment products, including its flagship investment trust and a suite of managed portfolios, distinguished by a strong emphasis on long-term growth and responsible investment practices. Alliance Trust has consistently maintained a robust market position, recognised for its performance and commitment to shareholder value. With a legacy of trust and expertise, Alliance Trust continues to shape the investment landscape in the UK and beyond.
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Alliance Trust's score of 29 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Alliance Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Alliance Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,300 kg CO2e, comprising 5,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 8,300 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 9,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,200 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,800 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded any targets from parent organizations. Emissions data is inherited from Alliance Witan Plc, which is part of the same corporate family. Alliance Trust's commitment to climate action is reflected in its transparency regarding emissions reporting, although it currently lacks specific reduction targets or pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aiming for improved sustainability practices in the future.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,800 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 900 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 000 | 0,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 49,800 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Alliance Trust 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.
