Clarion Partners, a leading real estate investment management firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major markets globally. Founded in 1982, the firm has established a strong reputation in the real estate industry, focusing on core investment strategies in sectors such as logistics, residential, and commercial properties. With a diverse portfolio and a commitment to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, Clarion Partners offers unique investment solutions tailored to meet the needs of institutional investors. The firm is recognised for its innovative approach and extensive market knowledge, positioning it as a trusted partner in the real estate investment landscape. Notable achievements include significant growth in assets under management and a consistent track record of successful investments, solidifying its status as a key player in the industry.
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In 2023, Clarion Partners reported total carbon emissions of approximately 157,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,898,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,734,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing about 4,491,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, around 142,420,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services (about 121,787,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (approximately 4,665,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, total emissions were about 169,700,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,626,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 14,704,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 126,337,000 kg CO2e. Clarion Partners has committed to significant climate initiatives, including a goal to achieve net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, as part of their participation in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Centre for Building Performance. Additionally, they aim to reach net zero emissions in their own operations and reduce emissions from their value chain by 50% by 2030. These commitments reflect a long-term strategy to mitigate their carbon footprint and align with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent organization, Clarion Partners, LLC, which is responsible for their overall performance and climate initiatives.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,239,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 70,251,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,184,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Clarion Partners's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 13% last year and increased by approximately 405% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Clarion Partners has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
