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Realty Income Sustainability Profile

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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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38

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

Realty Income's score of 38 is higher than 60% 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 2024, Realty Income Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,545,000 kg CO2e. This includes 495,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 15,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 15,980,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 480,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 14,500,000 kg CO2e. 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 Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, focusing on increasing renewable energy usage and enhancing energy efficiency across its operations. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that Realty Income Corporation independently reports its carbon footprint and climate initiatives. The company actively discloses its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
10,000
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00,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
325,000
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000,000
000,000
0,000,000
000
Scope 3
11,992,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Realty Income's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Realty Income's Location?

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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.

Realty Income's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Realty Income's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 25% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 34762% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2024
Downstream Leased Assets
34762%
Capital Goods
317%
Purchased Goods and Services
56%
Business Travel
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%

Realty Income's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Realty Income has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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