Simon
Simon Property Group, commonly referred to as Simon, is a leading global real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States. Established in 1993, Simon has grown to become a dominant player in the retail real estate industry, with a significant presence across major operational regions, including North America and Asia. Specialising in the ownership and management of premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, Simon is renowned for its innovative approach to creating vibrant retail environments. The company’s portfolio includes iconic properties such as Simon malls and premium outlets, which are distinguished by their unique blend of luxury and accessibility. With a commitment to enhancing the consumer experience, Simon has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as a leader in the retail sector. The company continues to adapt to evolving market trends, ensuring its offerings remain relevant and appealing to a diverse clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Simon'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Simon's score of 49 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Simon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Simon Property Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,075,847,000 kg CO2e. This includes 22,241,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 99,430,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 954,176,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Simon Property Group plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from downstream leased assets by 21% by 2035, with a 2018 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,037,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 339,602,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 529,926,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Simon is committed to some 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.
