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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

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41

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Heathrow Airport Limited's score of 41 is higher than 99% 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 21,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 0 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 18,742,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. The reduction targets encompass emissions from upstream transportation, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and downstream leased assets. Heathrow has also set ambitious goals for its supply chain, aiming for 67% of its suppliers and customers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to establish science-based targets by 2027. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects Heathrow's dedication to addressing its environmental impact comprehensively. Overall, Heathrow's climate strategy is focused on significant reductions in emissions while engaging stakeholders throughout its operations to foster a more sustainable future.

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Scope 1
29,216,000
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Scope 2
15,680,000
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Scope 3
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 very 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. Heathrow Airport 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 Limited is committed to some 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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