Climate Change Data

Witan Investment Trust

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12.4 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:3.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:8.7 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:2.1 tonnes of CO2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon Footprint Reduction
  • Responsible Investment
  • Engagement with Fund Managers
  • Portfolio Company Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Calculated carbon footprint for the first time in 2022 (12.4 tCO2e), with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 3.7 tCO2e and Scope 3 at 8.7 tCO2e.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Developed and implemented a responsible investment framework, engaging 100% of fund managers in the process.
  • Voted on 97% of proposals from portfolio companies managed by PRI signatories.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions for Witan and its portfolio by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop and define NZAM commitments in more detail, focusing on reducing carbon risk and intensity of portfolio.

Environmental Challenges

  • Managing and improving ESG impacts as an investment fund with minimal direct impact.
  • Encouraging laggard portfolio companies to improve on key sustainability issues.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed interim targets as part of commitment to NZAM (Net Zero Asset Managers initiative).
  • Regular engagement with fund managers on responsible investment practices.
  • Focus on encouraging portfolio companies to reduce emissions rather than divestment.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN PRI, NZAM

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed