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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Industry Benchmark
Alliance Trust's score of 35 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, and 8,300 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase 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. Over the years, Alliance Trust has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company had a total of 9,000 kg CO2e, significantly lower than the 71,600 kg CO2e reported in 2016. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 3 categories. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate impact. The latest data for 2023 is currently unavailable, but the company has been actively engaged in assessing its carbon intensity, with a reported weighted average carbon intensity of 0.0000949 kg CO2e per GBP of revenue. Alliance Trust's ongoing efforts to track and report emissions underscore its awareness of climate change and its potential impact on business operations.
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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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
