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Helical

Helical, officially known as Helical plc, is a prominent property investment and development company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2001, Helical has carved a niche in the UK real estate market, focusing on high-quality commercial and mixed-use developments primarily in London and the South East. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to property development, emphasising sustainability and design excellence. Helical's portfolio includes a diverse range of assets, from office spaces to residential projects, distinguished by their architectural integrity and environmental considerations. With a strong market position, Helical has achieved notable milestones, including several prestigious awards for its developments. The company continues to lead in the property sector, driven by a commitment to creating spaces that enhance communities and foster economic growth.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Helical's score of 61 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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Helical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Helical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,886,240 kg CO2e. This figure includes 460,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. Notably, the company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to about 45,580,020 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from capital goods and purchased goods and services. Over the years, Helical has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, total emissions were reported at approximately 6,451,240 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in 2023. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, which suggests a need for clearer commitments in this area. Helical's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing carbon emissions across all three scopes, highlighting the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions in their climate strategy. As the company continues to evolve its sustainability practices, further transparency regarding reduction targets and initiatives will be essential for stakeholders and the broader industry.

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Scope 1
796,000
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000,000
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000,000
000,000
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Scope 2
1,997,000
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0,000,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
654,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Helical's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low 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 Helical is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Helical is not participating in any 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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