Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc
Alexandria Real Estate Equities's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Alexandria Real Estate Equities has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alexandria Real Estate Equities amounted to 312,699 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alexandria Real Estate Equities increased by 2.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alexandria Real Estate Equities were 108,507 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Alexandria Real Estate Equities reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 65.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 116,593 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 204,192 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Alexandria Real Estate Equities reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Alexandria Real Estate Equities 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Alexandria Real Estate Equities use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported 82,176 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Alexandria Real Estate Equities includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported total Scope 3 emissions of 82,176 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Alexandria Real Estate Equities reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 221.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 22.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Alexandria Real Estate Equities disclose?
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 82,176 tCO₂e (100%)
Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Alexandria Real Estate Equities’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 108,507 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,050 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 35.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Alexandria Real Estate Equities's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 35.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.64 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Alexandria Real Estate Equities rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Alexandria Real Estate Equities among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported a total carbon footprint of 394,875 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.9% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Alexandria Real Estate Equities's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 51.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 27.48%. a