Alliance Trust Sustainability Profile
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
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Alliance Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Alliance Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 8,300 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported emissions for Scope 1 in the UK for the same year. Comparatively, in 2021, the organisation's global emissions were about 9,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,200 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 2,800 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in total emissions from 2021 to 2022. Alliance Trust has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, and all figures are independently reported. Overall, while Alliance Trust has made strides in reporting its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 211,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 489,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 000 | 0,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 649,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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Alliance Trust's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Alliance Trust has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
