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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited

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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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32

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

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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's score of 32 is higher than 55% 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 2024, Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,402,888,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 28,054,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 56,339,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, around 19,374,834,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Comparatively, in 2023, total emissions were about 18,774,300,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 32,116,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 56,134,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 18,742,184,000 kg CO2e. Heathrow has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. By 2030, the airport aims for all operational vehicles to either emit zero emissions or utilise biofuels, with over 90% of its fleet already transitioned to zero-emission or biodiesel options. Additionally, more than 50% of operated vehicles are now electric, with a goal of achieving a fully electric fleet by the end of 2025. In terms of waste management, Heathrow reported a 9.8% reduction in total waste from 2019 to 2023, with total waste in 2023 being about 21,687 tonnes. The airport is developing a strategy to further minimise avoidable waste, expected to be published in 2024. This emissions data and reduction initiatives are cascaded from Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and climate action within the aviation industry.

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26,998,000
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Scope 2
71,163,000
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Scope 3
21,013,718,000
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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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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