Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (ROIC), headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the retail real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. Founded in 2009, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across the US, focusing on acquiring and managing high-quality retail properties. ROIC's core business revolves around owning and leasing retail properties, primarily anchored by leading national retailers. What sets them apart is their strategic emphasis on grocery-anchored shopping centres, which provide stability and resilience in fluctuating market conditions. With a commitment to enhancing shareholder value, Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. has achieved notable milestones, including a robust portfolio that underscores its market position as a trusted name in retail real estate.
How does Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.'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.
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.
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.'s score of 21 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2019, Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.75 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises 256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,491,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, the company is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. However, no formal climate pledges or science-based targets have been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are solely representative of Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.'s own operations. As the retail sector increasingly focuses on sustainability, Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. may consider establishing measurable reduction goals to align with industry standards and enhance its climate commitments.
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.
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. 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.

