Physicians Realty Trust
Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC) is a prominent real estate investment trust specialising in healthcare properties across the United States. Headquartered in the US, the company primarily focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing medical office buildings and outpatient facilities, serving a diverse range of healthcare providers.
Founded in 2013, Physicians Realty Trust has established itself as a leading player within the real estate services industry, with a strong presence across key regions in the US. Its core offerings include high-quality medical office spaces that cater to the evolving needs of healthcare providers, making them a unique asset class within the real estate sector.
Recognised for its strategic portfolio and consistent performance, Physicians Realty Trust has achieved notable milestones in expanding its footprint and delivering value to investors. Its specialised focus on healthcare real estate positions it as a trusted name in the industry, driven by a commitment to quality and operational excellence.
-12 vs industry average
Physicians Realty Trust’s score of 17 is lower than 33% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Physicians Realty Trust's reported carbon emissions
Physicians Realty Trust, a real estate services company based in the US, reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2021. Their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4,025,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 41,581,000 kg CO2e for that year.
The company has established greenhouse gas reduction targets. Under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Physicians Realty Trust has committed to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as a base year. They also commit to measuring and reducing their Scope 3 emissions. These SBTi targets are classified as "Well-below 2°C" and are consistent with reductions required to limit warming to 1.5°C. This target was approved via a streamlined route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Additionally, Physicians Realty Trust had previously set a near-term target to reduce energy use intensity by 10% by 2021, with units measured in kBTU/SF, and a related target to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 10% by 2021, with units measured in tonnes CO2e.
The provided emissions data and reduction targets are directly from Physicians Realty Trust.
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Physicians Realty Trust’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2021
10% reduction in Scope 1
Reduce energy use intensity, targeting a 10% reduction by 2021. Units are kBTU/SF.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2021
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