Starwood Capital Group Sustainability Profile
Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1991, the firm has established itself in the real estate and energy sectors, focusing on value-added investments and opportunistic strategies. Starwood Capital is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, as well as energy infrastructure. The firm’s unique approach combines deep market insights with a commitment to sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Starwood Capital has achieved notable milestones, including significant acquisitions and successful fund launches, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the investment industry.
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Starwood Capital Group's score of 25 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Starwood Capital Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Starwood Capital Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 2,022,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled approximately 1,045,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 655,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 1,890,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 19,000 kg CO2e from upstream leased assets, and 143,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Starwood Capital has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for all new construction projects completed from 2030 onwards to be climate neutral in operation (net zero carbon). This initiative applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and is part of their long-term strategy to enhance sustainability in their operations. The emissions data is sourced directly from Starwood Capital Operations, LLC, with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| Scope 1 | 2,022,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,045,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,707,000 |
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Starwood Capital Group's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 47% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Starwood Capital Group's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Starwood Capital Group has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
