Scottish Futures Trust (SFT), headquartered in Great Britain, is a pivotal player in the infrastructure investment sector, primarily focusing on Scotland. Established in 2008, SFT has been instrumental in delivering innovative financing solutions and strategic support for public sector projects, enhancing the delivery of essential services across the region. Operating within the realms of public infrastructure, SFT's core services include project development, financial advisory, and investment management. The organisation is renowned for its unique approach to leveraging public and private sector collaboration, ensuring sustainable growth and value for money in public investments. With a strong market position, SFT has achieved notable milestones, including the successful delivery of numerous high-impact projects that contribute to Scotland's economic development. Its commitment to fostering long-term partnerships and driving efficiency sets it apart in the industry.
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In 2023, Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounting for about 2,100 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3 activities, particularly business travel, which contributed approximately 15,600 kg CO2e. Other notable contributions included waste generated in operations (300 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (200 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, SFT's total emissions were about 20,400 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 2,200 kg CO2e year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 showed Scope 2 emissions at around 4,600 kg CO2e, with business travel again being the largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions at about 15,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, SFT has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Their emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from their own operations. SFT's commitment to sustainability is reflected in their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although further details on specific reduction strategies or long-term climate commitments are not available at this time.
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Scottish Futures Trust is not participating in any 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.