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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Heathrow Airport or simply Heathrow, is a leading player in the air transport services industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1966, the company manages one of the world's busiest international airports, serving as a major hub for both passenger and cargo flights across Europe and beyond.
Specialising in airport operations, terminal management, and aviation services, Heathrow’s core offerings are distinguished by their extensive connectivity and high standards of service. The company’s strategic position and continuous development have cemented its status as a key gateway for global travel, making it a vital component of the UK’s transportation infrastructure.
+10 vs industry average
Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited’s score of 28 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited, an air transport services company based in Great Britain, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. In 2024, its total reported emissions were approximately 19.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of around 28.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 56.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling nearly 19.4 billion kg CO2e.
For the previous year, 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 18.8 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 32.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 56.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of nearly 18.7 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 14.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 29.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 52.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at nearly 14.9 billion kg CO2e.
Heathrow has established several climate commitments. The company is working towards a target of ensuring all airport operational vehicles emit zero emissions or use biofuels by 2030, with over 90% of its operated vehicles already switched to zero emission or biodiesel. Furthermore, Heathrow aims for a fully electric fleet of its operated vehicles by the end of 2025, with over 50% currently electric.
In terms of waste reduction, Heathrow reported a 9.8% decrease in total waste in 2023 compared to 2019, with 21,687 tonnes of waste generated in 2023. The company is developing a strategy to minimise avoidable waste.
The emissions data for Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited is reported directly by the organisation and is not cascaded from a parent company.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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