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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

English Heritage's score of 43 is higher than 97% 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 129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 828,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, which encompass purchased electricity, accounted for about 1,633,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 474,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (440,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (34,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, emissions in 2022 were about 2,700,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. The organisation has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have committed to any formal climate pledges. However, English Heritage continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Overall, English Heritage's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 categories, while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency and visitor engagement.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
25,000,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
66,200,000
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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. English Heritage is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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English Heritage is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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