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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.

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53

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Heathrow Airport Limited's score of 53 is higher than 98% 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

In 2023, Heathrow Airport Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,742,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions, which include direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, amounted to about 32,116,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Heathrow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses emissions from upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and downstream leased assets. Additionally, Heathrow is committed to ensuring that 67% of its suppliers and customers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products, will set science-based targets by 2027. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Heathrow's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Scope 2
15,680,000
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20,998,580,000
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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 high 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. This request for Heathrow Airport 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 Limited is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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