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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.

59

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 59 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 2024, Boston Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12637000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 80545000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 357644000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, with significant targets set for the near future. The company aims to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2025, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions associated with its actively managed office buildings. Boston Properties has also set ambitious reduction targets, including a 39% decrease in combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per square metre by 2024, based on a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 14% per square metre by 2025. As part of their long-term strategy, they have committed to a 73.57% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square metre by 2030 from the same 2018 baseline. The company has made substantial progress towards these goals, achieving an 86% reduction in GHG emissions intensity to date. Boston Properties is actively working to align its operations with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 2
235,358,000
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Scope 3
246,197,000
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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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