Ventas
Ventas, Inc., a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates across the healthcare and senior living sectors. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a significant player in the industry, focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of a diverse portfolio of properties, including senior housing, medical office buildings, and skilled nursing facilities. With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, Ventas offers unique services that cater to the evolving needs of the healthcare market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including a strong market position as one of the largest healthcare REITs in the country, recognised for its innovative approach and strategic partnerships. Ventas continues to set the standard in the industry, driving growth and delivering value to its stakeholders.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ventas's score of 46 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ventas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ventas, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 441,910,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 132,155,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 262,646,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 441,910,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, and a 42% reduction from a 2022 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C, with some targets aiming for a 1.5°C pathway. Ventas is actively measuring and working to reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 81,260,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 327,122,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 382,615,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Ventas 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.
