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Aitken Spence Sustainability Profile

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Aitken Spence PLC, a prominent player in the Sri Lankan business landscape, is headquartered in Colombo, LK. Founded in 1868, the company has evolved into a diversified conglomerate with significant operations across various sectors, including tourism, logistics, manufacturing, and services. With a strong focus on sustainable practices, Aitken Spence is renowned for its unique offerings in the hospitality industry, operating several award-winning hotels and resorts. The company also excels in freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, leveraging advanced technology to enhance efficiency. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, Aitken Spence has achieved notable milestones, including numerous accolades for excellence in service and sustainability. As a leader in its industry, Aitken Spence continues to shape the economic landscape of Sri Lanka and beyond.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Aitken Spence's score of 45 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aitken Spence's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Aitken Spence reported total carbon emissions of approximately 93.1 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 62 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 20.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 10.3 million kg CO2e, which encompasses business travel and waste generated in operations. The company has set long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. Aitken Spence is actively working towards these targets, having initiated its reduction strategy in 2023. Over the past few years, Aitken Spence has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were approximately 348.7 million kg CO2e, which indicates a substantial decrease in subsequent years. The company is committed to ongoing improvements in its sustainability practices, aligning with global climate action goals. Aitken Spence's emissions data is independently verified and reflects its dedication to transparency and accountability in addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
31,583,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Aitken Spence's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aitken Spence's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Aitken Spence's Location?

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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 Aitken Spence is in LK, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Aitken Spence's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 11% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2024
Business Travel
80%
Waste Generated in Operations
20%

Aitken Spence's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Aitken Spence has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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