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Caledonia Investments

Caledonia Investments plc, commonly referred to as Caledonia, is a prominent investment trust headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1968, the company has built a strong reputation in the investment management industry, focusing on private equity and public equity investments across various sectors. With a strategic emphasis on long-term value creation, Caledonia operates primarily in the UK and has a growing presence in international markets. The firm is known for its unique approach to investment, combining a disciplined investment philosophy with a commitment to sustainable growth. Caledonia's diverse portfolio includes significant stakes in both established and emerging companies, positioning it as a leader in the investment trust sector. Notable achievements include consistent performance and a robust track record of delivering shareholder value, making Caledonia a trusted name in the financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Caledonia Investments's score of 43 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Caledonia Investments's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Caledonia Investments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 390,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 59,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 375,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily attributed to business travel. In 2023, the total emissions were about 260,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 16,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 52,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 243,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a notable increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were reported at 115,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 21,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 45,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 94,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Caledonia Investments has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Caledonia Investments's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Caledonia Investments is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Caledonia Investments 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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