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Carbon Trust
Environmental Consulting ServicesUnited Kingdom
Last verified 7 months agocarbontrust.com
The Carbon Trust, often simply referred to as Carbon Trust, is a globally recognised expert in sustainability, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2001, this independent, not-for-profit organisation has been instrumental in accelerating the move to a decarbonised economy.
As a leader in Environmental Consulting Services, the Carbon Trust works with businesses, governments, and organisations worldwide, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and North America. Their core services include strategic climate advisory, carbon footprinting, energy efficiency solutions, and renewable energy development.
What sets the Carbon Trust apart is its robust, evidence-based approach to helping clients measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Their trusted certifications and actionable insights empower organisations to achieve ambitious climate goals, driving both environmental stewardship and economic growth.
87
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+56 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Environmental Consulting Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Environmental Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Carbon Trust's reported carbon emissions
Carbon Trust, an Environmental Consulting Services firm headquartered in GB, aims for carbon neutrality by 2025 for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and Net Zero by 2050 for all scopes.
In 2024, Carbon Trust's reported emissions included 0 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 13,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,572,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates that the majority of their emissions stem from their value chain (Scope 3). For 2025, they project Scope 1 emissions to be 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 12,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 at 465,000 kg CO2e.
The company has set several ambitious climate commitments:
- Near-term targets: A 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2018 base year, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). An alternative target from 2018 is a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
- Long-term targets: A 90% absolute reduction in all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050 from a 2018 base year. This aligns with their commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Carbon Trust's emissions data and reduction targets are directly reported by the organization itself, with no cascading from parent or related entities. Their SBTi targets are also directly from The Carbon Trust Ltd.
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Carbon Trust’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2050
90% reduction in all scopes
The Carbon Trust to reduce scope 1+2+3 emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year.
At risk90%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
The Carbon Trust commits to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope…
At risk50%
2050
The Carbon Trust commits to reach net-zero by 2050
The Carbon Trust commits to reach net-zero by 2050.
At risk0%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carbon Trust’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Carbon Trust projects total emissions of approximately 465,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 0 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 12,000 kg CO2e. The majority, nearly all, of these projected emissions stem from Scope 3. Carbon Trust is committed to ambitious climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 by 2025 and Net Zero across all scopes by 2050. They also have an SBTi-validated target for a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline.
Data year: 2025
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