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OrganisationsHeathrow Airport Limited
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Heathrow Airport Limited

Air TransportUnited Kingdom
Last verified 5 months agoheathrow.com

Heathrow Airport Limited, commonly referred to as Heathrow, is a leading player in the air transport services industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1946, Heathrow has grown to become one of the world's busiest international airports, serving millions of passengers annually and connecting them to over 180 destinations across the globe.

The airport's core services include passenger and cargo handling, along with a range of retail and hospitality offerings that enhance the travel experience. Notably, Heathrow is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the aviation sector. With a strategic focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, Heathrow continues to maintain a prominent market position, consistently achieving accolades for its service quality and efficiency.

54
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+36 vs industry average

Heathrow Airport Limited’s score of 54 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Intensity

Very High

Air Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries

Industry performance

1.024
20182025

The Air Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027

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Reported emissions

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Heathrow Airport Limited's reported carbon emissions

Heathrow Airport Limited, operating within the air transport services industry in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 28.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 56.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and a significant portion of approximately 19.4 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.

Looking back, in 2023, total emissions were approximately 18.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 32.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 56.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 18.7 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 14.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 29.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 52.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 14.9 billion kg CO2e.

Heathrow Airport Limited is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This long-term ambition is supported by nearer-term targets, including an 87% cut in carbon emissions from airport vehicles by 2030 and a 36% reduction in supply-chain carbon emissions by 2030.

Furthermore, Heathrow's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments include reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This comprehensive approach also involves encouraging suppliers and customers to set their own science-based targets.

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Heathrow Airport Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

3 goals

2030

46.2% reduction in all scopes

Heathrow commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and scope 3 GHG emissions from upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in o…

Behind target46.2%

2030

46.2% reduction in Scope 1

Heathrow commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and scope 3 GHG emissions from upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in o…

Behind target46.2%

2030

46.2% reduction in Scope 2

Heathrow commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and scope 3 GHG emissions from upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in o…

Behind target46.2%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

7 of 15 categories disclosed
Use of Sold Products98%
Employee Commuting1%
Fuel & Energy Activities0%
Downstream Leased Assets0%
Business Travel0%
Waste Generated in Operations0%
End-of-Life Treatment0%
Use of Sold Products98%
Employee Commuting1%
Fuel & Energy Activities0%
Downstream Leased Assets0%
Business Travel0%
Waste Generated in Operations0%
End-of-Life Treatment0%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

2030 targetSee details
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CDP

Carbon Disclosure Project

Inherited from Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited
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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

RE 100

2017 targetSee details
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Climate Action 100+

Climate Action 100

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Common questions about Heathrow Airport Limited’s sustainability data and climate commitments

Heathrow Airport Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19.4 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This includes around 28 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 56 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial portion of approximately 19.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the airport's significant carbon footprint, primarily driven by its extensive operations and supply chain activities.

Data year: 2024

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