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VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation for Scotland, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across various regions, promoting the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Scotland. Founded in 2005, VisitScotland has played a pivotal role in enhancing the country's tourism sector, focusing on sustainable travel and visitor experiences.
As a key player in the "Other services (93)" industry, VisitScotland offers a range of services, including destination marketing, visitor information, and support for local businesses. Its unique approach combines traditional Scottish hospitality with innovative digital solutions, making it a leader in the tourism market. Notable achievements include significant contributions to Scotland's economy through tourism, showcasing its commitment to promoting the nation as a premier travel destination.
32
DitchCarbon score
+7 vs industry average
Visitscotland’s score of 32 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Other Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Visitscotland yet.
Visitscotland's reported carbon emissions
VisitScotland, a subsidiary of Visitscotland Limited, has set ambitious climate commitments despite no specific emissions data being available. The organisation aims for net-zero direct emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2030, as stated in its 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 annual internal sustainability reports. These near-term targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions align with their Public Bodies Climate Change Duties reporting to the Scottish Government. Furthermore, VisitScotland supports the broader Scottish Government ambition to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045 at the latest, using a 2008/09 baseline.
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Visitscotland’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Visitscotland26 days ago
32
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