Sl Green Realty

Sl Green Realty's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SL Green Realty reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 436,471,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,035,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which consist of 3,035,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 1,000,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. The company also reported 433,971,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, primarily from downstream activities. SL Green Realty has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2031, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from capital goods within the same timeframe. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, SL Green is participating in the New York City Mayor’s Carbon Challenge, committing to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions across 8 million square feet over a ten-year period, which began in 2018 and will conclude in 2028. The company also aims for carbon-neutral operations by 2050, in line with the Urban Land Institute’s Net Zero Carbon Operations goal. Overall, SL Green Realty is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices within the real estate sector.