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Realty Income

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Realty Income Corporation, often referred to as Realty Income, is a prominent player in the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in the acquisition and management of commercial properties, primarily focusing on single-tenant retail and commercial real estate. With a diverse portfolio spanning across major operational regions in the US, Realty Income is renowned for its monthly dividend payments, a unique feature that appeals to income-focused investors. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a consistent track record of dividend increases, positioning it as a reliable choice in the market. Realty Income's commitment to long-term leases with high-quality tenants further solidifies its reputation as a stable investment option in the competitive real estate sector.

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36

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Realty Income's score of 36 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Realty Income's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Realty Income Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,657,973,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 2,656,973,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 55,000 kg CO2e, primarily from fugitive emissions (36,000 kg CO2e), while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 318,000 kg CO2e based on location-based accounting. Realty Income has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed £1 billion to achieve net-zero emissions for these scopes by 2040, focusing on increasing renewable energy usage, enhancing energy efficiency, and expanding its fleet of low-emission delivery vehicles. The company’s emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. Realty Income's proactive approach to sustainability reflects its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
10,000
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Scope 2
325,000
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000,000
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000
Scope 3
1,123,283,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Realty Income'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 Realty Income is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Realty Income is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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