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English Heritage

English Heritage, officially known as the English Heritage Trust, is a prominent charity based in the United Kingdom, with its headquarters located in Swindon, GB. Founded in 1983, the organisation is dedicated to preserving and promoting England's rich historical and cultural heritage, managing over 400 historic sites across the country. As a leader in the heritage conservation industry, English Heritage offers a range of services, including site management, educational programmes, and visitor experiences that highlight the significance of England's history. Its unique approach combines conservation with public engagement, making history accessible to all. With notable achievements such as the restoration of iconic sites like Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall, English Heritage plays a vital role in safeguarding the nation's heritage for future generations. Its commitment to excellence has solidified its position as a key player in the heritage sector.

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29

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

English Heritage's score of 29 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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English Heritage's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, English Heritage reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,077,000 kg CO2e, with 3,076,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 565,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel (348,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, their emissions were similar, with about 3,064,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 and 474,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, again largely from business travel (440,000 kg CO2e). The data indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were around 3,591,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,075,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,194,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 320,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, English Heritage has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Their commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. Overall, English Heritage's emissions reflect a significant reliance on business travel and energy consumption, highlighting the need for a strategic approach to reduce their carbon impact in the future.

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Scope 1
4,400,000
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Scope 2
25,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
66,200,000
000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. English Heritage's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 English Heritage is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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English Heritage 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
Reduction Actions

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