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Cousins Properties
Cousins Properties, a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States, has been a key player in the commercial real estate sector since its founding in 1958. With a strong presence in major operational regions such as Atlanta, Charlotte, and Austin, the company focuses on the acquisition, development, 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 market. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including its successful public listing and a robust portfolio that features iconic properties. With a reputation for excellence and a strategic approach to urban development, Cousins Properties continues to solidify its position as a leader in the real estate industry.
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Cousins Properties's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cousins Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 84,636,034 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 7,697,492 kg CO2e from Scope 3, and 306,086 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 365,671 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 82,409,785 kg CO2e in the previous year. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming to enhance sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Cousins Properties has consistently disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their climate commitments. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Cousins Properties is independently managing its carbon footprint and sustainability initiatives.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 167,760 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,703,840 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Cousins Properties is not participating in any 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.
