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Safehold

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Safehold'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.

31

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

Safehold's score of 31 is higher than 81% 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, a significant reduction from about 615,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,036,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes 111,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) and 364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which encompasses business travel (243,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (70,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (38,000 kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (9,000 kg CO2e). Safehold has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they disclosed any science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction. However, the consistent decrease in emissions over the years indicates a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint. The company continues to focus on reducing Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, which are critical areas for improvement in the real estate sector.

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201920222023
Scope 1
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Scope 2
277,000
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000,000
Scope 3
1,036,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Safehold's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Safehold is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Safehold is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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