Piedmont Office Realty Trust
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, commonly referred to as Piedmont, is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in California. Founded in 1997, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across the United States, focusing primarily on the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality office properties. Piedmont's core offerings include a diverse portfolio of strategically located office spaces that cater to a variety of tenants, emphasising sustainability and modern design. The company is recognised for its commitment to environmental stewardship, achieving notable certifications for many of its properties. With a solid market position, Piedmont continues to be a leader in the office real estate sector, consistently delivering value to its stakeholders through innovative solutions and a customer-centric approach.
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Piedmont Office Realty Trust's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Piedmont Office Realty Trust reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 77,067,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and around 9,620,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 81,937,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 947,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 83,007,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 12,457,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 87,567,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Piedmont has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 30% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 from a 2018 baseline by 2022. Looking ahead, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, they aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Piedmont's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its adherence to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates its emissions reduction targets as consistent with the 1.5°C climate goal. The company is actively working to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions as part of its comprehensive climate strategy.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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