Helical
Helical, officially known as Helical plc, is a prominent property investment and development company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2001, Helical has carved a niche in the UK real estate market, focusing on high-quality commercial and mixed-use developments primarily in London and the South East. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to property development, emphasising sustainability and design excellence. Helical's portfolio includes a diverse range of assets, from office spaces to residential projects, distinguished by their architectural integrity and environmental considerations. With a strong market position, Helical has achieved notable milestones, including several prestigious awards for its developments. The company continues to lead in the property sector, driven by a commitment to creating spaces that enhance communities and foster economic growth.
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Helical's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Helical's total carbon emissions in Great Britain amounted to approximately 5,886,240 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 430,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 941,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling about 5,081,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 3,523,390 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (about 1,168,380 kg CO2e). Helical has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero carbon status by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term target reflects Helical's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. Furthermore, Helical has established a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by FY2034 from a FY2023 base year, demonstrating a commitment to significant emissions reductions in the coming years. These targets have been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they are consistent with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Helical's proactive approach to managing carbon emissions and its clear reduction targets position it as a responsible player in the real estate sector, committed to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 739,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,794,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Helical 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.
