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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited

Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Heathrow, is a leading player in the global aviation industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1966, the company operates primarily in the airport management sector, overseeing one of the world's busiest international airports, Heathrow Airport, located in London. Heathrow is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional passenger experiences and efficient air traffic management. The company offers a range of services, including terminal operations, retail management, and ground handling, all designed to enhance the travel experience. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Heathrow has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of advanced technology to streamline operations. As a key hub for international travel, Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its operational excellence and customer service.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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

Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's score of 26 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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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,806,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 52,717,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 14,734,239,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting (approximately 89,034,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (420,000 kg CO2e). In 2021, the emissions were approximately 29,091,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 49,066,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 8,125,487,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions and a decrease in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022. Heathrow has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the airport continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The company is actively engaged in assessing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which represents the majority of its emissions.

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Scope 1
26,998,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
20,782,751,000
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00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited 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

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