Vornado Realty Trust, commonly referred to as Vornado, is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in the United States. Established in 1982, Vornado has built a strong presence in major markets, particularly in New York City and Washington, D.C. The company focuses on the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality office and retail properties, distinguishing itself through its innovative approach to urban real estate.
With a diverse portfolio that includes iconic buildings and mixed-use developments, Vornado has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and successful redevelopment projects. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and design excellence, Vornado Realty Trust continues to solidify its position as a leader in the real estate industry, consistently delivering value to its investors and tenants alike.
+8 vs industry average
Vornado Realty Trust’s score of 36 is higher than 62% 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
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Vornado Realty Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Vornado Realty Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 183.5 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 23.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 30.7 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions from downstream leased assets amounting to about 92.4 million kg CO2e. Vornado has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 64% per square foot by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. As of 2023, Vornado has achieved a 66% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, totalling 70,154 metric tons CO2e, compared to the 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Vornado's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from its own operations.
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Vornado Realty Trust’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2023
66% reduction in Scope 1
As of 2023, our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are 70,154 MTCO2e or have reduced 66% over our 2019 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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