Epra Sustainability Profile
Epra, or the European Public Real Estate Association, is a leading organisation headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1999, Epra has established itself as a pivotal player in the real estate investment sector, focusing on promoting and representing the interests of publicly listed real estate companies across Europe. With a strong presence in major operational regions including the UK, Germany, and France, Epra provides invaluable resources and insights into the real estate market. The association is renowned for its core services, which include advocacy, research, and the development of best practices in the industry. Epra's commitment to transparency and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted authority, helping to shape the future of real estate investment. Notable achievements include the establishment of the EPRA Best Practices Recommendations, which have become a benchmark for the industry.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Epra's score of 15 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Epra's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, EPRA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,044,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 6,351,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in the UK. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 4,566,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 6,459,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The organisation has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for these years. EPRA has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded any targets from a parent organisation. The data indicates a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, aligning with industry standards, but lacks specific reduction strategies or pledges. Overall, EPRA's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to enhance its climate action framework.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,553 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 146,924 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 177,269 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Epra's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Epra 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.
