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Heathrow Airport Limited

Heathrow Airport Limited, commonly referred to as Heathrow, is a leading global airport operator headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1946, Heathrow has evolved into one of the busiest international airports in the world, serving as a major hub for both passenger and cargo traffic. With a focus on providing exceptional travel experiences, Heathrow offers a range of services including terminal operations, retail, and hospitality. Its strategic location in London positions it as a key gateway to Europe and beyond, facilitating millions of journeys each year. Heathrow's commitment to sustainability and innovation has garnered recognition, making it a prominent player in the aviation industry. The airport continues to enhance its infrastructure and services, ensuring it remains at the forefront of global air travel.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Heathrow Airport Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

4

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Heathrow Airport Limited's score of 4 is lower 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 Limited's reported carbon emissions

Heathrow Airport Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have available emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or initiatives documented. However, the airport is actively engaged in addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. As part of the aviation industry, Heathrow is aware of the significant impact of carbon emissions, which typically include Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions from the supply chain and passenger travel). While specific figures are not provided, the airport's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to align with industry standards and best practices for carbon reduction. In the absence of detailed emissions data and specific reduction targets, Heathrow's climate commitments remain a focus, reflecting the broader industry context of striving for net-zero emissions by 2050. The airport's initiatives likely include enhancing operational efficiency, investing in sustainable technologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate environmental impacts.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heathrow Airport Limited's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high 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. Heathrow Airport Limited is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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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