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Carbon Trust, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the Other Services industry, specifically focusing on sustainability and carbon management. Founded in 2001, the organisation has established itself as a trusted advisor in helping businesses and governments reduce their carbon footprints and enhance energy efficiency.
With a strong presence across the UK and various international markets, Carbon Trust offers a range of unique services, including carbon footprinting, energy audits, and sustainability strategy development. Their innovative approach combines expert consultancy with practical solutions, making them a preferred partner for organisations aiming to achieve net-zero targets.
Recognised for their significant contributions to climate action, Carbon Trust has received numerous accolades, solidifying their position as a market leader in sustainability consulting. Their commitment to driving change and fostering a low-carbon economy sets them apart in the industry.
+44 vs industry average
Carbon Trust’s score of 69 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Services has typical carbon intensity
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Carbon Trust, headquartered in GB and operating in the "Other services (93)" industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,585,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 13,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based) and 2,572,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services (approximately 1,941,000 kg CO2e), business travel (about 345,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (approximately 155,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, the total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 4,493,000 kg CO2e, comprising 41,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 34,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 4,418,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Carbon Trust has committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Furthermore, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) through a streamlined route for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Carbon Trust commits to a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. They also commit to measuring and reducing their Scope 3 emissions. For the long term, Carbon Trust has a net-zero commitment, aiming to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year. Another SBTi-validated target (from a 2018 base year) commits them to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
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2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
The Carbon Trust commits to reduce scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
The Carbon Trust commits to reduce scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
2050
The Carbon Trust commits to reach net-zero by 2050
The Carbon Trust commits to reach net-zero by 2050.
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