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Boston Properties

Boston Properties, Inc., a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates in major metropolitan regions such as Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the commercial real estate sector, focusing on the development, ownership, and management of high-quality office spaces and mixed-use properties. With a portfolio that includes iconic buildings and sustainable developments, Boston Properties is recognised for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest publicly traded developers in the U.S. Its strategic positioning in key urban markets and dedication to excellence have solidified its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Boston Properties'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.

51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Membership 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Boston Properties's score of 51 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boston Properties's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Boston Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 512,364,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 512,364,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown includes 12,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,774,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The company has made substantial commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 39% reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square metre by 2024, using 2018 as a baseline. Additionally, Boston Properties is targeting a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per square metre by 2025. The company has also committed to achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2025, which aligns with its broader sustainability goals. Notably, Boston Properties has already achieved an 86% reduction in GHG emissions intensity since 2008, demonstrating its proactive approach to climate action. These initiatives reflect Boston Properties's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact within the real estate sector.

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Scope 1
10,839,000
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Scope 2
235,358,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
246,197,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boston Properties's primary industry is Membership organisation services n.e.c. (91), 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. This request for Boston Properties is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Boston Properties is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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