Carbon Trust
Carbon Trust, officially known as the Carbon Trust Limited, is a leading organisation based in Great Britain, dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Founded in 2001, the Carbon Trust has established itself as a key player in the climate change and sustainability sector, with a focus on providing expert advice and innovative solutions across various industries. Headquartered in London, the Carbon Trust operates extensively in Europe and beyond, offering services that include carbon footprinting, energy efficiency consulting, and renewable energy strategy development. Their unique approach combines technical expertise with practical solutions, helping businesses reduce their carbon emissions and enhance sustainability. Recognised for its significant contributions to climate action, the Carbon Trust has achieved numerous accolades, positioning itself as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to navigate the complexities of carbon management and sustainability.
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Carbon Trust's score of 52 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Carbon Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, The Carbon Trust reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,572,000 kg CO2e, with no emissions from Scope 1 and 13,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The majority of their emissions, about 2,572,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,941,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (345,000 kg CO2e). The Carbon Trust has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have established long-term targets to reduce total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2018 baseline. They also aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The organization operates under the umbrella of The Carbon Trust Ltd., with all emissions data and reduction targets originating from this entity.
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| 2019 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 130,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,262,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 811,378,000 | 00,000 |
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