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Recreation and Sports Services
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Historic England Limited

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Historic England Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading public body dedicated to preserving and promoting England's rich heritage. Founded in 2015, it emerged from the former English Heritage, reflecting a commitment to safeguarding historic sites across the nation. With a focus on conservation, education, and public engagement, Historic England operates primarily in England, playing a pivotal role in the heritage sector. The organisation offers a range of services, including expert advice on conservation practices, funding for heritage projects, and educational resources aimed at fostering appreciation for historical sites. Its unique approach combines rigorous research with community involvement, ensuring that heritage is accessible and relevant to all. Notably, Historic England has achieved significant milestones, including the successful listing of thousands of historic sites, reinforcing its position as a key player in the preservation of England's cultural identity.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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.

25

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Historic England Limited's score of 44 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Historic England Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Historic England Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 841,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, alongside 249,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 856,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and 245,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, the total emissions were higher, at around 1,119,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 3 emissions at 69,000 kg CO2e. Historic England has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a near-term reduction of 5.75% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually by 2030, starting from a baseline established in the financial year 2019-2020. Additionally, the organisation has a long-term target to achieve at least a 90% reduction in overall emissions (covering all scopes) by 2040, which translates to an annual reduction of 4.6% from 2030 to 2040. These targets reflect Historic England's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Historic England Limited's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Historic England Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Historic England Limited 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
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