H&R REIT, officially known as H&R Real Estate Investment Trust, is a prominent player in the Canadian real estate sector, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1996, the REIT has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Canada and the United States, focusing on diversified property investments. Specialising in retail, office, and industrial properties, H&R REIT distinguishes itself through its strategic acquisitions and management of high-quality assets. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust portfolio that reflects its commitment to sustainable growth and innovation in the real estate market. With a reputation for reliability and performance, H&R REIT continues to solidify its market position, making it a noteworthy entity in the real estate investment landscape.
How does H&R REIT'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.
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H&R REIT's score of 38 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, H&R REIT reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,650,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 15,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 52,849,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 91,089,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 26,029,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 46,972,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,049,000 kg CO2e. H&R REIT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the end of 2025. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These initiatives reflect H&R REIT's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from H&R Real Estate Investment Trust, with no cascading from a parent organization.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,570,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
H&R REIT's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 131% last year and increased by approximately 131% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 67% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
H&R REIT has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

