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Safehold Inc., widely recognised simply as Safehold, is a leading US-based innovator within real estate services. Publicly traded since 2017, the company has pioneered the modern ground lease, fundamentally reshaping commercial property financing across various regions.
Safehold's core offering is its distinctive ground lease structure, providing property owners with a long-term, fixed-rate capital solution. This unique approach allows businesses to efficiently unlock significant equity from the land component of their real estate, optimising their capital stack and enhancing overall returns.
As a leader in modern ground leases, Safehold is driving innovation in commercial real estate. The firm builds a robust portfolio across diverse asset classes, delivering stable, inflation-protected income for its stakeholders.
10
DitchCarbon score
-19 vs industry average
Safehold’s score of 10 is lower than 16% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.221
20182025
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
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Reported emissions
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Safehold's reported carbon emissions
Safehold, a US-headquartered real estate services company, reported approximately 475,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This includes 111,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) and 362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which notably covers 243,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 70,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 38,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 9,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution, and 2,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2022, Safehold's total emissions were approximately 615,000 kg CO2e. This comprised 211,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) and 404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with significant contributions from business travel (198,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (163,000 kg CO2e). The company's 2019 total emissions stood at approximately 1,036,000 kg CO2e, including 277,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 709,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with business travel (396,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (252,000 kg CO2e) being key contributors. Safehold has not disclosed any specific emissions reduction targets.
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Safehold’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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