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Manchester Airports Holdings Limited

Manchester Airports Holdings Limited (MAHL), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the UK airport management industry. Founded in 1938, the company operates several major airports, including Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands, serving millions of passengers annually. MAHL focuses on providing exceptional airport services, including passenger handling, retail management, and ground services, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the expansion of Manchester Airport, which has become one of the busiest airports in the UK. With a strong market position, MAHL is recognised for its operational excellence and strategic partnerships, continually enhancing the travel experience while contributing to the economic growth of the regions it serves.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Manchester Airports Holdings Limited'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.

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Industry Average

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24

Industry Benchmark

Manchester Airports Holdings Limited's score of 18 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Manchester Airports Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Manchester Airports Holdings Limited reported a gross market-based emissions intensity of approximately 330.0 kg CO2e per traffic unit, reflecting their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions. This follows a reported intensity of about 390.0 kg CO2e per traffic unit in 2023 and 1070.0 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a significant improvement in their emissions performance over the years. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 30% and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2016 baseline by 2030. These targets demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint. While specific absolute emissions data for recent years is not disclosed, the focus on emissions intensity and clear reduction targets highlights Manchester Airports Holdings Limited's dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the aviation industry.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Manchester Airports Holdings 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
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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