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Kennedy Wilson Sustainability Profile

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Kennedy Wilson, a prominent global real estate investment and services firm, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977, the company has established a strong presence in key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in multifamily and commercial properties, Kennedy Wilson offers a unique blend of investment management, property management, and development services. With a commitment to creating value through strategic acquisitions and innovative asset management, Kennedy Wilson has achieved significant milestones, including a robust portfolio of over $20 billion in assets under management. The firm is recognised for its disciplined approach and strong market position, making it a trusted partner for investors seeking to navigate the complexities of the real estate landscape.

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39

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Kennedy Wilson's score of 39 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kennedy Wilson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kennedy Wilson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,069,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,653,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with an additional 765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 13,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,082,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 9,367,000 kg CO2e. Kennedy Wilson has set long-term net-zero carbon targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming for implementation by 2050. The company plans to enhance solar installations across its portfolios to facilitate this transition. The emissions data is sourced directly from Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company is committed to transparency in its climate initiatives and continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes.

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Scope 1
6,538,000
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Scope 2
21,733,000
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Scope 3
1,575,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Kennedy Wilson's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kennedy Wilson's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kennedy Wilson's Location?

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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 Kennedy Wilson is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kennedy Wilson's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kennedy Wilson's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 51% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 13% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
100%

Kennedy Wilson'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.

Kennedy Wilson 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.

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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