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.
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In 2022, Howard Hughes Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,686,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 38,238,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 54,924,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from capital goods by 27.5% and from the use of sold products by 55% per square foot of sold building within the same timeframe. For near-term targets, Howard Hughes aims for a 20% reduction in carbon emissions intensity for Scope 2 by 2027, also based on a 2017 baseline. The company has not disclosed any emissions data for 2023 or 2024, but their commitment to sustainability is evident through these reduction initiatives. All emissions data and targets are sourced from Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., with no cascaded data from parent companies. The company operates within the real estate sector in the United States and is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure they contribute effectively to global climate goals.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,537,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 47,742,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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