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Nats

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NATS, or National Air Traffic Services, is a leading provider of air traffic management services headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1962, NATS has played a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel across the UK and beyond, with significant operations in Europe and the Middle East. Specialising in air traffic control, NATS offers innovative solutions that enhance flight safety and optimise airspace usage. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with expert personnel, setting them apart in the aviation industry. NATS has achieved notable milestones, including the successful implementation of cutting-edge air traffic management systems. Recognised for their commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, NATS continues to maintain a strong market position, contributing to the future of air travel while prioritising safety and efficiency.

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nats's score of 59 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nats's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, NATS Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,365,600,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 23,365,760,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 emissions were about 2,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 11,400 kg CO2e (market-based) and about 13,482,000 kg CO2e (location-based). In 2022, NATS Limited's emissions were similarly structured, with Scope 1 emissions remaining at about 2,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 718,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and about 11,774,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products reaching about 13,920,072,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, and there are no climate pledges reported. NATS Limited is a current subsidiary of NATS Holdings Limited, which influences its emissions data and reporting practices. The emissions data is cascaded from NATS Holdings Limited, reflecting the broader corporate family's climate commitments and performance metrics. Overall, NATS Limited's emissions profile highlights a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, indicating a need for comprehensive strategies to address the carbon footprint associated with its products and services.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
3,477,000
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0,000
Scope 2
1,064,000
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000,000
Scope 3
15,878,000
0,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nats's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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 Nats is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nats 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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