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Boston Properties

Boston Properties, Inc., a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), is headquartered in the United States, with a strong presence in major markets 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 primarily on the development, ownership, and management of high-quality office properties. With a portfolio that includes iconic office buildings and mixed-use developments, Boston Properties is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest publicly traded developers in the U.S. Its strategic approach to urban development and tenant relations has positioned Boston Properties as a trusted name in the industry, consistently delivering value and excellence in commercial real estate.

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.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Boston Properties's score of 17 is lower than 87% 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

Boston Properties, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. Consequently, there are no reported Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions figures to analyse. In the absence of concrete emissions data, it is important to note that Boston Properties has not outlined any specific reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of publicly available information on their climate commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many real estate firms are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. As the company continues to navigate the evolving landscape of climate responsibility, stakeholders may look for future disclosures regarding their emissions and sustainability initiatives.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boston Properties's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. Boston Properties is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Boston Properties 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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