SL Green Realty Corp., a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) based in the United States, has established itself as a prominent player in the commercial property sector since its founding in 1980. Headquartered in New York City, the company primarily focuses on acquiring, managing, and leasing office properties in Manhattan, making it a key contributor to the urban landscape. With a diverse portfolio that includes high-profile office buildings and mixed-use developments, SL Green Realty is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including being the largest owner of commercial real estate in New York City, which underscores its strong market position. By prioritising tenant satisfaction and operational excellence, SL Green continues to set industry standards and drive growth in the competitive real estate market.
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In 2023, SL Green Realty reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 433,971,000 kg CO2e. This included emissions from capital goods (about 178,027,000 kg CO2e), business travel (about 1,137,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (about 345,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,969,800 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 25,228,000 kg CO2e in the US. SL Green Realty has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2031, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from capital goods within the same timeframe. Their participation in the New York City Mayor’s Carbon Challenge highlights their commitment to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% across 8 million square feet over a ten-year period, starting in 2018. Furthermore, SL Green Realty has aligned its long-term goals with the ULI Net Zero Carbon Operations by 2050 initiative, committing to achieve carbon neutrality at participating sites. These initiatives reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the real estate sector.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 9,260,850 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 88,709,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 49,573,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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