Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Heathrow, is a leading player in the global aviation industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1966, the company operates primarily in the airport management sector, overseeing one of the world's busiest international airports, Heathrow Airport, located in London. Heathrow is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional passenger experiences and efficient air traffic management. The company offers a range of services, including terminal operations, retail management, and ground handling, all designed to enhance the travel experience. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Heathrow has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of advanced technology to streamline operations. As a key hub for international travel, Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its operational excellence and customer service.
How does Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.
Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited's score of 44 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,402,888,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 28,054,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 56,339,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 19,374,834,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions include business travel (1,346,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (134,085,000 kg CO2e), and the use of sold products (18,959,368,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the airport's total emissions were about 18,774,300,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 32,116,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 56,134,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 18,742,184,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Heathrow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for all operational vehicles to emit zero emissions or utilise biofuels by 2030. Currently, over 90% of operated vehicles have transitioned to zero emissions or biodiesel, with over 50% of the fleet now electric. The goal is to achieve a fully electric fleet by the end of 2025, representing an overall reduction of approximately 87% in emissions from operational vehicles. Additionally, the airport has reported a 9.8% reduction in total waste from 23,934 tonnes in 2019 to 21,687 tonnes in 2023, demonstrating a commitment to resource efficiency and waste minimisation. Heathrow's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, reflecting its position as a current subsidiary of Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited. The airport continues to work towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 26,998,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 71,163,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 21,013,718,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited 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.