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Canal & River Trust, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading organisation in the inland water transportation services industry. Established in 2012, it manages over 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of these vital resources. The Trust focuses on maintaining canals, rivers, and lakes, promoting sustainable transport, and encouraging recreational activities.
With a commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship, Canal & River Trust offers unique services that include navigation, conservation, and educational programmes. Its notable achievements include significant investments in infrastructure and community projects, positioning it as a key player in the sector. By fostering a connection between people and waterways, Canal & River Trust plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for local communities.
+9 vs industry average
Canal & River Trust’s score of 25 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Inland Water Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Inland Water Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Canal & River Trust, based in GB and operating in inland water transportation services, reported total emissions of approximately 6,212,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 2,608,000 kg CO2e (primarily from mobile and stationary combustion) and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 2,861,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 743,000 kg CO2e, attributed to business travel.
Looking back, in 2023, their total emissions were about 6,916,650 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 2,780,680 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,368,960 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 767,010 kg CO2e from Scope 3 (business travel). In 2022, total emissions stood at around 6,479,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2,488,430 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at roughly 3,366,260 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 (business travel) at approximately 625,210 kg CO2e. The 2021 emissions were consistent with 2022 at around 6,479,900 kg CO2e total, including 2,488,430 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,366,260 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 625,210 kg CO2e for Scope 3 (business travel). In 2020, total emissions were approximately 8,341,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 3,066,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 4,226,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 1,049,000 kg CO2e (including business travel and employee commute).
Canal & River Trust has set near-term absolute reduction targets. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline by 2030. Similarly, they also aim to reduce their Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline by 2030.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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