Safehold Sustainability Profile
Safehold Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a pioneering force in the real estate industry, specialising in ground leases. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in this niche market, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance property value and investment returns. With a strong operational presence across major urban centres, Safehold offers unique products that transform traditional real estate financing. Their core service—providing long-term ground leases—distinguishes them from competitors by enabling property owners to unlock capital while maintaining control over their assets. Recognised for its strategic approach and commitment to sustainability, Safehold has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the evolving landscape of real estate investment.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Safehold's score of 28 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Safehold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Safehold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 475,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity, which accounted for about 111,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel (approximately 243,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 70,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Safehold's total emissions were approximately 615,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 211,000 kg CO2e and significant Scope 3 contributions from business travel (around 198,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 163,000 kg CO2e). This indicates a reduction of about 140,000 kg CO2e in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Looking back to 2019, Safehold's emissions were approximately 1,036,000 kg CO2e, highlighting a significant downward trend in emissions over the years. However, Safehold has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). All emissions data is sourced directly from Safehold Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 277,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 709,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Safehold's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Safehold's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 49% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Safehold'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.
Safehold 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.
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