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Growthpoint Properties

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Growthpoint Properties, a leading South African real estate investment trust (REIT), is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 1987, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the property sector, focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail, and industrial properties across South Africa and beyond. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Growthpoint Properties offers unique services that enhance tenant experiences and property value. The company is recognised for its strategic investments and has achieved notable milestones, including being the first South African REIT to be listed on the JSE. As a market leader, Growthpoint continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and delivering exceptional returns for its stakeholders.

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51

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Growthpoint Properties's score of 51 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Growthpoint Properties's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Growthpoint Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 573,840,600 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 18,521,110 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 45,034,760 kg CO2e, all from purchased electricity. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling around 510,284,730 kg CO2e, with downstream leased assets contributing the largest share at about 495,746,070 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were slightly higher at approximately 597,970,960 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,487,340 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 42,801,500 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 536,682,110 kg CO2e. Growthpoint Properties has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to produce 20 MWp of solar power within its property portfolio by FY25, which will impact both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company targets achieving 40% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources by the end of FY28 and plans to have 20 net zero certified buildings by FY28. Furthermore, they aim for 100% certification of all long-term hold office buildings by 2050. The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has made significant strides in its sustainability initiatives, although it has not yet established formal net zero targets. The emissions data and commitments are sourced directly from Growthpoint Properties Limited, with no data cascaded from a parent organization.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Growthpoint Properties'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 Growthpoint Properties is in ZA, which has a very high 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.

Growthpoint 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.

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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