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Hufvudstaden

Hufvudstaden AB, a prominent player in the Swedish real estate sector, is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Established in 1906, the company has built a strong reputation for its focus on premium commercial properties, particularly in the central business districts of Stockholm and Gothenburg. Specialising in the development, management, and leasing of office and retail spaces, Hufvudstaden is known for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s portfolio includes iconic properties that blend historical significance with modern functionality, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strategic emphasis on long-term value creation, Hufvudstaden has achieved notable milestones, including a robust market position and recognition for its innovative approach to urban development.

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29

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Hufvudstaden's score of 29 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hufvudstaden's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Hufvudstaden reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,695,000 kg CO2e, which included 19,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to about 522,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 340,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 180,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Hufvudstaden has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target has been approved through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, although specific targets for these emissions have not been detailed. In terms of carbon intensity, Hufvudstaden reported a carbon dioxide intensity of about 1,700 kg CO2e per square metre in 2021, reflecting its operational efficiency in relation to emissions. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the real estate sector, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action and emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hufvudstaden's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hufvudstaden is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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