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.
How does Starwood Capital Group'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.
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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.
In 2022, Starwood Capital Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 emissions of about 2,022,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,045,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions comprising business travel (about 655,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 1,890,000 kg CO2e), upstream leased assets (19,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (143,000 kg CO2e). Starwood Capital has set significant 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, starting in 2023 and concluding in 2030. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Starwood Capital operates independently in its reporting and climate initiatives.
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|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,022,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,045,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,707,000 |
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.
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.

