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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Alliance Trust's score of 15 is higher than 81% 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
As of 2022, Alliance Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,300 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 8,300 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions, decreasing from about 71,600 kg CO2e in 2016 to 13,300 kg CO2e in 2022, marking a substantial decline in their carbon footprint. The breakdown of emissions shows a consistent effort to manage and reduce their environmental impact. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were reported at 9,000 kg CO2e, down from 24,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This trend indicates a proactive approach to sustainability, although specific reduction targets or climate pledges have not been disclosed. Alliance Trust's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their ongoing monitoring and reporting of emissions across all scopes. However, as of the latest data, they have not established formal reduction targets or initiatives under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company continues to focus on improving its carbon intensity, with a reported weighted average carbon intensity of 0.0000949 kg CO2e per GBP of revenue in 2023.
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Add to project| 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.
