Henderson European Focus Trust, a prominent investment trust based in Great Britain, has been a key player in the European equity market since its inception in 1994. With its headquarters in London, the trust primarily focuses on investing in high-quality European companies, aiming to deliver long-term capital growth for its shareholders. The trust's unique investment strategy centres on a concentrated portfolio of carefully selected stocks, which distinguishes it from many of its peers. Henderson European Focus Trust has consistently demonstrated strong performance, earning recognition for its disciplined approach and commitment to value creation. As a trusted name in the investment industry, it continues to attract investors seeking exposure to the dynamic European market.
How does Henderson European Focus Trust's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Henderson European Focus Trust's score of 47 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Henderson European Focus Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,161,000 kg CO2e, comprising 66,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,950,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive disclosure across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint. The trust has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. This includes offsetting a total of 13,153 tonnes CO2e across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have pledged to achieve net zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2050 or earlier, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability. Henderson European Focus Trust's emissions data is inherited from its parent company, Janus Henderson Group plc, which provides a broader context for their climate initiatives. The trust's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing trend among financial institutions to address climate change effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 57,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,002,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,717,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Henderson European Focus Trust has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
