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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In 2024, Aitken Spence reported total carbon emissions of approximately 93,015,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 62,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 20,799,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 10,235,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (8,235,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (2,060,000 kg CO2e). The company has made a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. Aitken Spence is currently on track to meet its five-year targets, having initiated its climate action strategy in 2023. In previous years, Aitken Spence's emissions have shown significant fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 375,351,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices within its operations.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 |
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Aitken Spence 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.