Aitken Spence
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Aitken Spence'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Aitken Spence's score of 46 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aitken Spence's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aitken Spence reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65,584,000 kg CO2e, comprising 65,584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 27,827,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw emissions of about 64,798,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 64,798,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 22,808,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Aitken Spence has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant reduction from 2017, when emissions were approximately 408,184,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined). Aitken Spence has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the company's dedication to comprehensive climate action. The company is actively working towards these goals, having initiated its net-zero commitment in 2022. Overall, Aitken Spence's ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and its strategic climate commitments position it as a responsible player in the professional services sector, headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK).
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 375,351,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,583,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
Aitken Spence is committed to some 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.
