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The Straits Trading Company Limited

The Straits Trading Company Limited, often referred to as Straits Trading, is a prominent player in the investment and resource sectors, headquartered in Singapore (SG). Established in 1887, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including diversification into various industries such as property, hospitality, and resources. With a strong presence in Asia and beyond, Straits Trading focuses on core areas like tin mining, property development, and investment management. Its unique approach combines traditional practices with modern strategies, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation. Recognised for its market leadership, the company has achieved notable accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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.

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Industry Benchmark

The Straits Trading Company Limited's score of 21 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Straits Trading Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Straits Trading Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94,484,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,151,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,768,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 85,565,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, the largest contributors were investments (about 70,871,000 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (approximately 11,521,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company’s total emissions were significantly lower at about 7,640,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,038,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 6,003,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 599,000 kg CO2e, primarily from employee commuting and fuel-related activities. Despite these figures, The Straits Trading Company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. The company is headquartered in Singapore (SG) and is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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20232024
Scope 1
1,038,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
6,003,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
599,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Straits Trading Company Limited's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for The Straits Trading Company Limited is in SG, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Straits Trading Company Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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