National Highways Limited
National Highways Limited, formerly known as Highways England, is a pivotal entity in the UK's transport infrastructure sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2015, the company has since played a crucial role in managing and maintaining the strategic road network across England, ensuring safe and efficient travel for millions.
Operating primarily in the highways and transportation industry, National Highways focuses on road maintenance, improvement projects, and traffic management services. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, with initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact while enhancing road safety.
Recognised for its significant contributions to the UK's transport landscape, National Highways Limited continues to uphold its position as a leader in the sector, driving forward key projects that support economic growth and connectivity across the nation.
+16 vs industry average
National Highways Limited’s score of 42 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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National Highways Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, National Highways Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37.7 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4.8 million kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 30.5 million kg CO2e, which encompasses business travel, downstream leased assets, and purchased goods and services. National Highways has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 91.1% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims for 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2028. For Scope 3 emissions, National Highways is committed to a 90% reduction by FY2040 from the same baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the transportation sector.
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National Highways Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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