World Land Trust (WLT), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading conservation organisation dedicated to protecting the world's most vital habitats. Founded in 1989, WLT has made significant strides in global biodiversity conservation, focusing on key operational regions such as Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Specialising in land purchase and habitat protection, WLT offers unique conservation solutions that empower local communities and promote sustainable land use. Their innovative approach includes the establishment of nature reserves and partnerships with local organisations, ensuring long-term ecological integrity. With a strong market position, World Land Trust has successfully protected millions of acres of critical ecosystems, earning recognition for its impactful conservation efforts. Through its commitment to preserving biodiversity, WLT continues to inspire action and foster a deeper understanding of the importance of global conservation initiatives.
How does World Land 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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In 2023, the World Land Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 253,836 kg CO2e. The emissions breakdown includes 9,507 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) and 54,305 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which encompasses business travel, employee commuting, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities. Notably, the organisation has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions data. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were significantly higher at about 69,294 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 9,056 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions comprising 33,159 kg CO2e from business travel and 23,362 kg CO2e from employee commuting. This indicates a substantial reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Despite these reductions, the World Land Trust has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that it operates independently in its climate reporting. Overall, the World Land Trust demonstrates a commitment to monitoring and reducing its carbon footprint, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its climate action strategy.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | -  | -  | -  | 
| Scope 2 | 10,871  | 0,000  | 0,000  | 
| Scope 3 | 19,708  | 00,000  | 00,000  | 
World Land Trust's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 38% last year and increased by approximately 318% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 66% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
World Land Trust 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.
