Witan Investment Trust
Witan Investment Trust plc, commonly referred to as Witan, is a prominent investment trust headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1909, Witan has a rich history of providing investors with diversified exposure to global equity markets. The trust primarily focuses on long-term capital growth through a multi-manager approach, which distinguishes it from many of its peers. With a strong presence in the UK and significant operations across Europe and North America, Witan offers a unique blend of core investment services, including equity investments and portfolio management. The trust is known for its disciplined investment strategy and has achieved notable milestones, including a consistent track record of dividend payments. As a leading player in the investment trust sector, Witan continues to uphold its reputation for delivering value to its shareholders.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Witan Investment 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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Witan Investment Trust's score of 5 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Witan Investment Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Witan Investment Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,400 kg CO2e, which included 3,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 8,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights their commitment to transparency in carbon reporting. The company's carbon intensity for its portfolio was recorded at about 169,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022. In previous years, Witan's carbon intensity was approximately 174,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 156,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a focus on monitoring and potentially reducing their carbon footprint over time. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Witan's ongoing efforts to disclose emissions data reflect an awareness of climate impact and a commitment to sustainability within the investment sector. The company continues to engage with industry standards for carbon reporting, aiming to enhance its environmental performance.
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| Scope 3 | 8,700 |
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Witan Investment 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.
