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Howard Hughes

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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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32

Industry Average

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22

Industry Benchmark

Howard Hughes's score of 32 is higher than 59% 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 2022, Howard Hughes Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,924,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,686,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 38,238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This data reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2021, when total emissions were approximately 366,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,114,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 51,356,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for 2022. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in carbon emissions intensity by 2027, using 2017 as a baseline. Additionally, Howard Hughes Holdings has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. They also 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. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Howard Hughes's commitment to addressing climate change within the real estate sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., reflecting their corporate responsibility towards sustainability and climate action.

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4,114,000
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Scope 2
51,356,000
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Scope 3
357,213,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howard Hughes's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is 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. This request for Howard Hughes is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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