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Annaly Capital Management

Annaly Capital Management, Inc., commonly referred to as Annaly, is a leading player in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a prominent entity in the mortgage finance industry, primarily focusing on investing in and managing a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and other real estate-related assets. With a strong operational presence across major U.S. markets, Annaly offers a diverse range of services, including asset management and capital allocation strategies. The firm is recognised for its innovative approach to risk management and its commitment to delivering sustainable returns to shareholders. Notably, Annaly has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted name in the financial services landscape, with a reputation for stability and performance in the competitive REIT market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Annaly Capital Management'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.

22

Industry Average

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Annaly Capital Management's score of 22 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Annaly Capital Management's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Annaly Capital Management reported carbon emissions of approximately 181,413 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 2 emissions. This represents a notable increase from the previous year, where emissions were about 125,885 kg CO2e in 2022. Over the past five years, Annaly's Scope 2 emissions have fluctuated, with figures of 131,764 kg CO2e in 2021, 111,520 kg CO2e in 2020, and 116,299 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these emissions figures, Annaly has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate commitment framework. As a significant player in the financial sector, Annaly's approach to climate change and carbon emissions will be crucial in aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Annaly Capital Management's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Annaly Capital Management is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Annaly Capital Management is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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