Kilroy Realty Corporation, a prominent player in the real estate services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in major markets such as California and the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1947, the company has established itself as a leader in the development, acquisition, and management of high-quality office and mixed-use properties.
Kilroy Realty is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique spaces that cater to the evolving needs of tenants. With a diverse portfolio that includes state-of-the-art office buildings and vibrant urban developments, the company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its environmentally responsible practices. As a trusted name in real estate, Kilroy Realty continues to shape the landscape of commercial properties while maintaining a strong market position through strategic growth and exceptional service.
+33 vs industry average
Kilroy Realty’s score of 62 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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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Kilroy Realty's reported carbon emissions
Kilroy Realty, a US-based real estate services company, reported a total of approximately 59.6 million kg CO2e in 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the preceding year, 2024, total emissions were approximately 66.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions in 2025 amounted to roughly 4.1 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 30.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, primarily from downstream leased assets, were approximately 24.8 million kg CO2e in 2025.
In terms of climate commitments, Kilroy Realty has set targets for emissions reduction. Notably, they committed to a 10% reduction in onsite GHG emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using a 2023 baseline. Furthermore, Kilroy Realty has aligned with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Net Zero Goal, aiming to achieve net zero operational control emissions for their buildings by 2050. The company also previously achieved carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2020, a status intended to be maintained.
Kilroy Realty's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments include a reduction of 31% in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, and 72% by 2050, from a 2017 base year. These targets are consistent with a 2°C warming scenario. Additionally, they had a near-term target to achieve a 100% like-for-like reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions by the end of 2020 from a 2017 base year. Kilroy Realty also aims to reduce the embodied carbon of construction materials in development projects by 30% by year-end 2030 and 50% by year-end 2050, both from a 2019 baseline.
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Kilroy Realty’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Kilroy was among the first wave of real estate companies to…
Kilroy was among the first wave of real estate companies to align in 2020 with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Net Zero Goal, which aims to r…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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