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Real Estate Services
US
updated 10 days ago

Equity Commonwealth

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Equity Commonwealth, a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT), is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates across major urban markets. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly established itself in the commercial real estate sector, focusing on the acquisition and management of high-quality office properties. Equity Commonwealth is distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a portfolio that prioritises environmentally responsible practices. The firm’s strategic approach to property management and development has garnered recognition, positioning it as a leader in the industry. With a strong emphasis on tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency, Equity Commonwealth continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the real estate market.

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26

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Equity Commonwealth's score of 26 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Equity Commonwealth's reported carbon emissions

Equity Commonwealth, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets for its operational emissions. Equity Commonwealth is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aligning with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint commitment. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and responsible real estate management. In the near term, Equity Commonwealth has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% per square foot by 2030, using 2013 as the baseline year. This target is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C, as outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These commitments underscore Equity Commonwealth's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its intention to lead in the real estate sector's transition towards a more sustainable future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Equity Commonwealth'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 Equity Commonwealth 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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