English Heritage
English Heritage, officially known as the English Heritage Trust, is a prominent charity based in the United Kingdom, with its headquarters located in Swindon, GB. Founded in 1983, the organisation is dedicated to preserving and promoting England's rich historical and cultural heritage, managing over 400 historic sites across the country. As a leader in the heritage conservation industry, English Heritage offers a range of services, including site management, educational programmes, and visitor experiences that highlight the significance of England's history. Its unique approach combines conservation with public engagement, making history accessible to all. With notable achievements such as the restoration of iconic sites like Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall, English Heritage plays a vital role in safeguarding the nation's heritage for future generations. Its commitment to excellence has solidified its position as a key player in the heritage sector.
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English Heritage's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, English Heritage reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,064,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 957,000 kg CO2e, comprising 129,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 828,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 1,633,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 474,000 kg CO2e, with 440,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 34,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Comparatively, in 2022, English Heritage's total emissions were about 2,700,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 765,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 1,804,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions of 131,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, English Heritage has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The organisation has not inherited emissions data from a parent company, and all reported data is self-contained. Overall, English Heritage's emissions intensity ratio was reported at approximately 0.51 kg CO2e per total visitor in 2023, reflecting their operational impact relative to visitor numbers.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,691,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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English Heritage 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.
