Heathrow
Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited, commonly known as Heathrow, is a leading player in the global aviation industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1946, Heathrow has evolved into one of the world's busiest international airports, serving millions of passengers annually and connecting them to over 180 destinations across six continents. Heathrow's core services include passenger and cargo handling, airport management, and retail operations, distinguished by its commitment to customer experience and operational efficiency. The airport has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of Terminal 5, which has set new standards in airport design and functionality. With a strong market position, Heathrow consistently ranks among the top airports globally, recognised for its exceptional service quality and innovative sustainability initiatives. As a pivotal hub in the aviation sector, Heathrow continues to shape the future of air travel.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Heathrow's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Heathrow's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Heathrow Airport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,774,300,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 32,116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 56,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 18,742,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily encompass business travel and the use of sold products. Heathrow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target includes emissions from upstream transportation, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and downstream leased assets. Additionally, Heathrow is committed to ensuring that 67% of its suppliers and customers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products, will set science-based targets by 2027. The airport's long-term goal is to reach net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with global aviation industry standards. These initiatives reflect Heathrow's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aviation sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,216,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 97,408,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,998,580,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Heathrow is committed to some 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.
