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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,886,240 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 430,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 906,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 5,080,630 kg CO2e. This represents a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Helical has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to achieve a 25% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they are committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2050, with specific targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions starting from 2023. In 2023, Helical's total emissions were approximately 6,030,408 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 460,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 972,000 kg CO2e. The company has also reported a total of about 1,120,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for 2022, indicating a comprehensive approach to managing their environmental impact. Helical's near-term targets have been validated under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 58.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2034 from a FY2023 base year. This commitment aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Helical's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, with clear goals and a structured approach to reducing their carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 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.
