Liontrust Asset Management

Liontrust Asset Management, a UK-based financial intermediation services company, reported total absolute emissions of approximately 6.2 million kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 13,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 7,720 kg CO2e (or location-based emissions of 52,400 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of about 6.1 million kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services at 5.26 million kg CO2e and business travel at 887,900 kg CO2e.

In 2023, the company's total absolute emissions were approximately 10.6 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of 13,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 14,800 kg CO2e (or location-based emissions of 59,800 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of about 10.5 million kg CO2e.

Liontrust Asset Management is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 across its business and investments. The company has set near-term absolute reduction targets to decrease Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as a baseline year. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C. As of 2024, Liontrust Asset Management Plc's portfolio targets cover 76% of its total investment and lending by assets under management.