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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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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Carbon Trust's score of 56 is higher than 97% 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 2023, the Carbon Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,418,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 41,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 34,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 4,441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as the organisation aims for carbon neutrality by 2025. The Carbon Trust has set ambitious long-term targets, committing to a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they aim to achieve a 90% reduction in total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, also from a 2018 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In 2022, the Carbon Trust's total emissions were reported at approximately 92,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 79,100 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions from business travel contributing an additional 13,500 kg CO2e. The organisation's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its focus on measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of its overall carbon footprint. Overall, the Carbon Trust is actively working towards its climate commitments, demonstrating a clear pathway to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 while addressing its operational impacts through targeted reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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20192022
Scope 1
1,365,000
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Scope 2
1,262,000
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Scope 3
1,945,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carbon Trust's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Carbon Trust is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Carbon Trust is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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