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The Straits Trading Company Limited

The Straits Trading Company Limited, often referred to as Straits Trading, is a prominent player in the investment and resource sectors, headquartered in Singapore (SG). Established in 1887, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including diversification into various industries such as property, hospitality, and resources. With a strong presence in Asia and beyond, Straits Trading focuses on core areas like tin mining, property development, and investment management. Its unique approach combines traditional practices with modern strategies, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation. Recognised for its market leadership, the company has achieved notable accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Straits Trading Company Limited'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

The Straits Trading Company Limited's score of 18 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Straits Trading Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Straits Trading Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, alongside about 599,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 596,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were significantly higher at approximately 6,003,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included notable contributions from employee commuting (about 109,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (approximately 53,000 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (around 436,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, The Straits Trading Company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or reduction strategies suggests a need for further action in addressing their environmental impact. As a company headquartered in Singapore (SG), it is crucial for them to align with global climate standards and industry best practices to enhance their sustainability profile.

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2023
Scope 1
596,000
Scope 2
6,003,000
Scope 3
599,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Straits Trading Company Limited's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for The Straits Trading Company Limited is in SG, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Straits Trading Company Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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