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Equity Residential
Real Estate ServicesUnited StatesNYSE: EQR
Last verified 2 months agoequityapartments.com
Equity Residential, a leading name in the real estate services industry, is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates in major urban markets across the country. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the multifamily residential sector, focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality apartment communities.
With a portfolio that spans thousands of units, Equity Residential is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional living experiences through innovative property management and customer service. The company’s strategic approach to urban living and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market, earning it recognition as one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the United States. Through its dedication to quality and community engagement, Equity Residential continues to shape the landscape of modern urban living.
31
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+2 vs industry average
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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 – 2026
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Reported emissions
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Equity Residential's reported carbon emissions
Equity Residential, a real estate services company headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 262.5 million kg CO2e emissions for 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 62.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 46.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, driven by downstream leased assets and waste generated in operations, amounted to around 137.4 million kg CO2e and 16.1 million kg CO2e respectively.
In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 280.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 68.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 48.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 (downstream leased assets and waste) at approximately 146.2 million kg CO2e and 16.9 million kg CO2e.
Equity Residential has set a significant climate commitment: to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This target is aligned with a scenario that aims to keep global warming well below 2°C and has been verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is reportedly on track for its near-term SBTi targets concerning Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Prior to 2023, emissions data includes:
- 2021: Total emissions of approximately 264.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 70.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 42.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 (downstream leased assets and waste) at approximately 134.2 million kg CO2e and 16.7 million kg CO2e.
- 2020: Total emissions of around 262.1 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at 72.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 44.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, from downstream leased assets and waste, were about 128.1 million kg CO2e and 17.2 million kg CO2e respectively.
- 2019: Total emissions of approximately 283.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 81.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 52.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, from downstream leased assets and waste, totalled approximately 133.3 million kg CO2e and 16.0 million kg CO2e.
- 2018: Scope 1 emissions were about 81.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 52.0 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for this year.
- 2017: Scope 1 emissions were around 77.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 50.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed.
- 2014: Scope 1 emissions were about 101.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 138.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed.
Equity Residential previously had a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25.0% of 2011 levels by 2021 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2.
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Equity Residential’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
Equity Residential commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and scope 3 GHG emissions from waste generated in operations and downstream leased…
On track30%
2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
Equity Residential commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and scope 3 GHG emissions from waste generated in operations and downstream leased…
Behind target30%
2030
30% reduction in scope 3 total
Equity Residential commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and scope 3 GHG emissions from waste generated in operations and downstream leased…
Insufficient data30%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
2025 disclosureSee details
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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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Climate Action 100
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