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Hysan Development

Hysan Development Company Limited, commonly known as Hysan, is a prominent property investment and development firm headquartered in Hong Kong (HK). Established in 1978, Hysan has made significant strides in the real estate industry, focusing on commercial, retail, and residential properties primarily in Hong Kong. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to urban development, with a portfolio that includes iconic landmarks such as Lee Gardens and Hysan Place. Hysan's commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart in a competitive market, positioning it as a leader in the industry. With a strong emphasis on quality and design, Hysan continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a key player in Hong Kong's dynamic property landscape.

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48

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

Hysan Development's score of 48 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hysan Development's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hysan Development, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 159,166,500 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,051,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 32,847,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions came from Scope 3, which accounted for about 159,166,500 kg CO2e. Hysan Development has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2031, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by 2031, with 2023 as the baseline. For long-term goals, Hysan Development is committed to achieving a 99.6% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, again referencing 2021 as the starting point. Similarly, they aim for a 99.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, using 2023 as the base year. The company has also pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Hysan Development's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the real estate sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
41,139,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hysan Development'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 Hysan Development is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hysan Development is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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