Avison Young Investment Management, a prominent player in the real estate investment sector, is headquartered in California and operates across major regions in North America and Europe. Founded in 1978, the firm has established itself as a leader in providing innovative investment solutions and asset management services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Specialising in commercial real estate, Avison Young offers a unique blend of strategic advisory, property management, and investment services. Their commitment to sustainability and client-centric approaches sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results, Avison Young has achieved significant milestones, including notable acquisitions and expansions that enhance their market position. As a trusted partner, they continue to drive value for investors and stakeholders alike.
How does Avison Young Investment Management'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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Avison Young Investment Management's score of 31 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Avison Young Investment Management reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,666,060 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,410 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 681,560 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, which totalled around 15,938,100 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 13,622,850 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 631,030 kg CO2e). Globally, their emissions for the same year included approximately 4,410 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 3,012,670 kg CO2e in Scope 2. This indicates a significant reliance on electricity and heating, as evidenced by the high Scope 2 figures. Comparatively, in 2022, Avison Young's emissions in Great Britain were approximately 12,667,400 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 6,060 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 646,090 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 12,015,250 kg CO2e. This shows a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Avison Young has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Their emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of their operations. Overall, Avison Young's commitment to addressing carbon emissions is evident, but further initiatives and targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000 | 000 | - | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,676,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Avison Young Investment Management 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.

