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.
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National Highways Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, National Highways Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,738,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,760,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of around 16,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 21,860,000 kg CO2e attributed to business travel, downstream leased assets, and purchased goods and services. National Highways has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 67% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of 2025, based on a 2017 baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its own operations by 2030 and for maintenance and construction activities by 2040. In alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), National Highways has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 91.1% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2040, ensuring that 75% of its suppliers have science-based targets by FY2028. These targets reflect National Highways' commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the transportation sector in Great Britain.
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| 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,367,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 58,226,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 42,520,000 | 00,000,000 |
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