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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Helical's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Helical's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Helical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,886,240 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 460,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 972,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 45,580,020 kg CO2e. This indicates a continued reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from capital goods and purchased goods and services. In 2024, Helical's total emissions decreased to approximately 5,080,630 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions remaining around 430,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 906,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to face challenges in managing its Scope 3 emissions, which include significant contributions from downstream leased assets and purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, Helical has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company is actively working to improve its sustainability practices, but further details on specific commitments or strategies are not available. Overall, Helical's emissions data reflects a complex landscape of carbon management, with a notable focus on addressing Scope 3 emissions while maintaining transparency in its reporting.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 796,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,997,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Helical 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.
