Cousins Properties, a prominent player in the real estate services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in major markets such as Atlanta, Charlotte, and Austin. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a leader in the development, leasing, and management of high-quality office and mixed-use properties.
Cousins Properties is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. With a diverse portfolio that includes iconic buildings and strategic developments, the company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its environmentally responsible practices. As a trusted name in real estate, Cousins Properties continues to shape urban landscapes while delivering exceptional value to its clients and investors.
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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 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cousins Properties's reported carbon emissions
Cousins Properties, a US-based real estate services firm, has reported its carbon emissions and set ambitious climate reduction targets. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported total emissions of approximately 93.1 million kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 306,086 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 84,636,034 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were reported at about 7,697,492 kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, total emissions in 2023 were approximately 92.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 365,671 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 82,409,785 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 9,975,629 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were roughly 96.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 274,676 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) at about 85,538,759 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 included downstream leased assets totalling 10,660,196 kg CO2e.
Cousins Properties has a key climate commitment: a "50x30 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal". This initiative aims to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 50% over a 2018 base year, with a target year of 2030. The intensity is measured in kg CO2e per square foot. For both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, the company is targeting this 50% reduction. The data indicates that for the 2024 reporting year, the company is not currently on track to meet its two-year target for this goal.
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Cousins Properties’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
50x30 Greenhouse Gas2 Reduction Goal Updated: Reduce GHG emissions intensity; targets a 50% reduction over a 2018 base year by 2030. Units a…
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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