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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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 1,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are entirely attributed to purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions amounted to 474,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and waste generated in operations. Comparatively, in 2022, their total emissions were about 2,700,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included 65,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 700,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion under Scope 1, while Scope 2 emissions were 1,804,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were 131,000 kg CO2e. Looking back further, in 2021, English Heritage's total emissions were approximately 3,591,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 100,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,194,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for that year were notably higher 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 climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 85 | 000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 66,200,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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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.
