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Cousins Properties, a prominent player in the real estate services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in major markets such as Atlanta, Charlotte, and Austin. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a leader in the development, leasing, and management of high-quality office and mixed-use properties.
Cousins Properties is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. With a diverse portfolio that includes iconic buildings and strategic developments, the company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its environmentally responsible practices. As a trusted name in real estate, Cousins Properties continues to shape urban landscapes while delivering exceptional value to its clients and investors.
27
DitchCarbon score
-2 vs industry average
Cousins Properties’s score of 27 is lower than 44% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.221
20182025
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cousins Properties's reported carbon emissions
Cousins Properties reported approximately 92,600,000 kg CO2e in total gross emissions for 2024. This figure comprises about 306,086 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 84,636,034 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 7,697,492 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total gross emissions were approximately 92,751,485 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 365,671 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 82,409,785 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 9,975,629 kg CO2e.
Cousins Properties has set near-term intensity reduction goals for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 over a 2018 base year by 2030. The units for these targets are kg CO2e/SF.
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Cousins Properties’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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