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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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28

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's score of 28 is higher than 77% 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 14,734,239,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 29,806,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 52,717,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 14,734,239,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions were significantly high, primarily driven by employee commuting (about 89,034,000 kg CO2e) and other categories such as purchased goods and services. In 2021, the airport's emissions were approximately 8,125,487,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 29,091,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 49,066,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a notable increase in emissions from 2020, where total emissions were about 8,845,890,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 23,209,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 71,163,000 kg CO2e. Heathrow has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the airport is aware of its carbon footprint and the importance of addressing climate change, as indicated by its emissions reporting. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
20,782,751,000
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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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