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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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31

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's score of 31 is higher than 81% 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 for Scope 1, 52,717,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 14,734,239,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting (about 89,034,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 420,000 kg CO2e). 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 Scope 3 emissions for that year also reflected a substantial impact from employee commuting (about 78,537,000 kg CO2e). 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, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The airport's carbon intensity for all scopes, excluding aircraft emissions, was reported at 8.16 kg CO2e per passenger in 2022, showcasing its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
20,782,751,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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