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Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) is a prominent airport operator based in GB, primarily serving the remote and island communities of Scotland. Founded in 2006, HIAL has established itself as a vital player in the aviation industry, managing several regional airports across the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway, and Kirkennan. HIAL's core services encompass airport management, air traffic control, and ground handling, with a focus on enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making it a leader in regional aviation. With a strong market position, HIAL has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in infrastructure and customer service improvements, ensuring safe and efficient travel for both residents and visitors.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd's score of 3 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) reported a total carbon emissions of approximately 49,355,200 kg CO2e in 2021, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 46,671,500 kg CO2e. In the same year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,671,900 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were negligible at 0 kg CO2e. In 2019, HIAL's total emissions were about 5,074,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,735,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,339,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions over the two years, particularly in Scope 3, which suggests a growing impact from indirect activities. Currently, HIAL has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives. The absence of defined targets highlights the need for the organisation to align with industry standards for climate action and emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
2,735,000
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Scope 2
2,339,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd'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. Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd 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.

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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