Public Profile

Merchants Trust

Merchants Trust, officially known as The Merchants Trust PLC, is a prominent investment trust headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1889, the company has a rich history of providing investors with a diversified portfolio, primarily focusing on UK equities. With a strong operational presence across the UK, Merchants Trust has consistently delivered robust returns, making it a trusted name in the investment industry. The trust's core offerings include a well-managed portfolio of high-quality companies, emphasising capital growth and income generation. What sets Merchants Trust apart is its commitment to a disciplined investment approach, underpinned by a long-term perspective. Over the years, the trust has achieved notable milestones, including a strong track record of dividend payments, reinforcing its market position as a reliable choice for investors seeking stability and growth in their portfolios.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Merchants 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.

2

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Merchants Trust's score of 2 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

40%

Merchants Trust's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Merchants Trust reported a significant reduction in its carbon emissions, achieving approximately 79,616,700 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, down from about 114,237,200 kg CO2e in 2022. This represents a notable decrease in their carbon footprint, highlighting their commitment to climate action. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments, the substantial reduction in emissions indicates a proactive approach to minimising their environmental impact. As they continue to navigate the challenges of climate change, Merchants Trust's efforts reflect a growing trend within the industry towards sustainability and responsible management of carbon emissions.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

Add to project
20222024
Scope 1
-
-
Scope 2
-
-
Scope 3
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merchants Trust's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Merchants Trust is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Merchants Trust is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

Other Organizations in Financial Intermediation

Sk Securities

KR
Financial Intermediation
Updated 7 days ago

Hang Seng Security Management Limited

HK
Financial Intermediation
Updated 4 days ago

Bank Mizrahi Tefahot

IL
Financial Intermediation
Updated 11 days ago
CDP

Sino Land

HK
Financial Intermediation
Updated 3 days ago

Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS Co.,Ltd.

JP
Financial Intermediation
Updated 4 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers