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Growthpoint Properties

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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42

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

Growthpoint Properties's score of 42 is higher than 95% 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 2023, Growthpoint Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 597,970,950 kg CO2e. This figure includes 18,487,340 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 42,801,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 536,682,110 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by downstream leased assets, which accounted for about 523,844,000 kg CO2e. The company has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have been removed or expired. Growthpoint Properties is currently in a transitory grace period for compliance with its Commitment Compliance Policy, with new targets expected to be submitted by July 31, 2023. As of now, the company has not committed to a net-zero target. Overall, Growthpoint Properties is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, reflecting a commitment to sustainability within the real estate sector in South Africa.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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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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