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Soho China Limited, a leading property developer in China, is headquartered in Beijing. Established in 1995, the company has made significant strides in the real estate sector, focusing primarily on commercial properties, including office buildings and mixed-use developments. With a strong presence in major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, Soho China has become synonymous with innovative architectural design and sustainable urban development.
The company is renowned for its flagship projects, which often feature cutting-edge designs and environmentally friendly practices. Notable achievements include the successful launch of the Soho Galaxy and Soho Fuxing Plaza, which have set benchmarks in the industry. As a prominent player in the Chinese real estate market, Soho China continues to shape urban landscapes while maintaining a commitment to quality and excellence in property development.
41
DitchCarbon score
+12 vs industry average
Soho China’s score of 41 is higher than 66% 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
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Soho China's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SOHO China reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 231.9 million kg CO2e, comprising 3.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 80.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 147.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 215.7 million kg CO2e.
SOHO China has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a significant target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets, by 90% by 2050.
These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SOHO China's commitment to sustainable practices within the real estate sector in China. The company is also focused on reducing in-use operational emissions of owned and leased buildings by 61.4% per square metre by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to addressing climate change.
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Soho China’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
42% reduction in scope 3 total
SOHO China Limited also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 42.0% within the same timeframe.
Behind target42%
2050
98.2% reduction in all scopes
SOHO China Limited commits to reduce scopes 1, 2 and 3 in-use operational GHG emissions of owned and leased buildings, covering use of sold…
Insufficient data98.2%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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