Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in 2024.
NaNInsights into Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust reported 1,433,790 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,433,790 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 88.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust disclose?
In 2024, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,433,790 tCO₂e (100%)