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Real Estate Services
US
updated a day ago

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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33

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Realty Income's score of 33 is higher than 56% 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. This figure includes 55,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which consist of direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 318,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 2,657,300,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the value chain, such as capital goods and business travel. 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 and enhancing energy efficiency across its operations. The company has shown a proactive approach to sustainability, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 48,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 55,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 309,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 318,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, the significant Scope 3 emissions highlight the need for continued efforts in managing indirect emissions. Realty Income's climate strategy reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.

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Scope 2
325,000
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Scope 3
11,992,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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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