Equity Residential

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Equity Residential doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 74

Equity Residential has a DitchCarbon Score of 74, indicating a relatively high level of sustainability in their operations. This score suggests that the company has made significant efforts to reduce its carbon intensity. A score closer to 100 reflects a lower carbon intensity and a stronger commitment to environmental sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Equity Residential is part of the real estate sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Equity Residential operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their operations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

19.81%

...this company is doing 19.81% better in emissions than the industry average.

Equity Residential’s Granada Highlands, situated at 211 Kennedy Drive, is a prominent player in the US real estate sector. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Malden, Massachusetts, the company specializes in providing residential properties and housing solutions. With a focus on customer satisfaction, they offer a range of services from property management to leasing and sales.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Equity Residential

Equity Residential should set clear, science-based targets for reducing their Scope 3 emissions to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and to potentially reduce their emissions by 35%.

Good news, Equity Residential has set SBTi climate commitments

Equity Residential has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the goal to limit global warming to well below 2°C. These targets encompass direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy, demonstrating the company’s dedication to environmental sustainability.
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