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Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes Corporation, often referred to simply as Howard Hughes, is a prominent real estate development and management company headquartered in the United States. Established in 2010, the company has rapidly evolved, focusing on master-planned communities, mixed-use properties, and commercial developments across key regions, including Texas, Nevada, and Hawaii. Renowned for its innovative approach to urban development, Howard Hughes offers a diverse portfolio of residential, retail, and office spaces that prioritise sustainability and community engagement. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of The Woodlands and Summerlin, which are recognised as leading examples of integrated living environments. With a strong market position, Howard Hughes continues to set industry standards, emphasising quality and design excellence in every project. Its commitment to creating vibrant, sustainable communities has solidified its reputation as a leader in the real estate sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Howard Hughes'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.

33

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Howard Hughes's score of 33 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Howard Hughes's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Howard Hughes Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 59,024,000 kg CO2e in the US, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,650,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 56,374,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from capital goods by 27.5% and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per square foot of sold building within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Howard Hughes's commitment to addressing climate change within the real estate sector.

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Scope 1
2,650,000,000,000
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Scope 2
56,374,000,000,000.01
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howard Hughes's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Howard Hughes is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Howard Hughes is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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