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Essex Property Trust

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Essex Property Trust, Inc., commonly referred to as Essex, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States. Established in 1971, the company primarily operates in the multifamily residential sector, focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of apartment communities across key markets in California and the Pacific Northwest. With a portfolio that includes over 60,000 apartment homes, Essex distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and community engagement. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative design and operational excellence. As a prominent player in the multifamily housing industry, Essex Property Trust continues to set benchmarks for quality living environments, making it a trusted choice for residents and investors alike.

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38

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

Essex Property Trust's score of 38 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Essex Property Trust's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Essex Property Trust reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 63,742,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 22,984,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects their operations within the United States. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Essex Property Trust has also established near-term targets, committing to a 67.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2034, relative to a 2023 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Essex Property Trust independently reports its carbon footprint and climate strategies. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the real estate sector, striving to enhance its environmental performance and contribute to global climate goals.

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21,547,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Essex Property Trust's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Essex Property Trust is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Essex Property Trust 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
Reduction Actions

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