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Equity Commonwealth

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Equity Commonwealth's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Equity Commonwealth's score of 21 is higher than 67% 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 significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% per square foot by the year 2030, using 2013 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with industry standards to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The reduction targets reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the real estate sector, focusing on operational efficiencies and emissions intensity. By committing to these reductions, Equity Commonwealth demonstrates its dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to 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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Equity Commonwealth is participating in some 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.

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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