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Macerich

Macerich, officially known as The Macerich Company, is a prominent player in the retail real estate industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a leader in the development, management, and leasing of high-quality retail properties, primarily in major metropolitan regions across the US. Macerich's portfolio includes a diverse range of shopping centres, known for their unique blend of luxury and lifestyle brands, which sets them apart in the competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainable practices and innovative redevelopment projects. With a strong market position, Macerich continues to enhance the shopping experience, making it a key contributor to the evolution of retail environments.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Macerich'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.

54

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Macerich's score of 54 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Macerich's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Macerich reported total carbon emissions of approximately 231,420,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 28,470,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,791,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 187,159,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions comprise various categories, with downstream leased assets contributing about 129,309,000 kg CO2e. Macerich has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 46.2% by the year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the real estate sector.

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Scope 1
11,405,000
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Scope 2
16,676,000
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Scope 3
113,220,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Macerich's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Macerich 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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