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English Heritage Sustainability Profile

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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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35

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26

Industry Benchmark

English Heritage's score of 35 is higher than 61% 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 3,064,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 957,000 kg CO2e, comprising 129,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 828,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, calculated on a location-based method, accounted for approximately 1,633,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 474,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing 440,000 kg CO2e and waste generated in operations adding 34,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, English Heritage's total emissions were approximately 2,700,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included Scope 1 emissions of about 735,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,804,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions from business travel at 131,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, English Heritage is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. The organisation has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent company and operates independently in its climate commitments. The absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
1,691,000
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000,000

How Carbon Intensive is English Heritage's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is English Heritage's Location?

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

English Heritage's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

English Heritage's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 262% last year and decreased by approximately 72% since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 15% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 93% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
93%
Waste Generated in Operations
7%

English Heritage's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

English Heritage 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.

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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