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updated 7 days ago

Costar

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CoStar Group, Inc., commonly referred to as CoStar, is a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Headquartered in the United States, CoStar operates extensively across North America and Europe, serving a diverse clientele in the real estate sector. Founded in 1987, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of several key firms that have expanded its data offerings. CoStar's core products include comprehensive databases, market analytics, and property research tools, which are distinguished by their depth and accuracy. The company holds a prominent position in the commercial real estate industry, recognised for its innovative solutions that empower professionals to make informed decisions. With a commitment to excellence, CoStar continues to set the standard for real estate intelligence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted resource in the market.

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60

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Costar's score of 60 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Costar's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, CoStar Group, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 207,066,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 5,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,941,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 196,415,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, in the US, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 5,481,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 1,201,000 kg CO2e. CoStar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2023 baseline. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from capital goods by 61.1% per USD value added within the same timeframe. By 2029, CoStar aims for 75.3% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets. Long-term, CoStar Group is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, alongside a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD value added. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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202220232024
Scope 1
3,025,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
7,139,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
88,224,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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

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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 Costar is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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