Highwoods Properties Inc

Common Name
Highwoods Properties
Country
United States
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Office
Employees
350
Ticker
HIW
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Highwoods Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in managing, developing, acquiring, leasing, and selling high-quality office properties. This firm operates predominant...

Highwoods Properties's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Highwoods Properties 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Highwoods Properties has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Verified Sources Behind Highwoods Properties’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Highwoods Properties's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2023
a. Highwoods Properties's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2023
b. Highwoods Properties's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021
b. Highwoods Properties's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021
c. Highwoods Properties's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2020
c. Highwoods Properties's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2020

Insights into Highwoods Properties's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Highwoods Properties amounted to 120,173 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Highwoods Properties decreased by 1.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Highwoods Properties's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202306501.3 k1.95 k2.6 ktCO2e-17%-5%+5%+11%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Highwoods Properties's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Highwoods Properties were 1,929 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Highwoods Properties reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Highwoods Properties's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2022), Highwoods Properties's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Highwoods Properties's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Highwoods Properties reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 118,244 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Highwoods Properties reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Highwoods Properties's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 28.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2022), Highwoods Properties's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Highwoods Properties 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Highwoods Properties use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Highwoods Properties reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Highwoods Properties's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Highwoods Properties’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Highwoods Properties reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,929 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 834 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Highwoods Properties's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502005002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Empire State Realty TrustYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,178 tCO2eRevenue: $M 740Scope 1 Intensity: 4.30 tCO2e/$MDouglas EmmettYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,020Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MAlexandria Real Estate EquitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,050Scope 1 Intensity: 35.58 tCO2e/$MBXPYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,408Scope 1 Intensity: 3.71 tCO2e/$MFranklin Street PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 146Scope 1 Intensity: 7.71 tCO2e/$MHudson Pacific PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 952Scope 1 Intensity: 13.94 tCO2e/$MCOPT Defense PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 753Scope 1 Intensity: 13.94 tCO2e/$MAmerican Healthcare REITYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,214 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,071Scope 1 Intensity: 21.84 tCO2e/$MPiedmont Realty TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 829 tCO2eRevenue: $M 570Scope 1 Intensity: 1.45 tCO2e/$MAGNC InvestmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 250Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MCousins PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 803Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MJBG SMITH PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,462 tCO2eRevenue: $M 604Scope 1 Intensity: 15.66 tCO2e/$MKimco RealtyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,037Scope 1 Intensity: 2.04 tCO2e/$MKilroy RealtyYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,765 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,130Scope 1 Intensity: 4.22 tCO2e/$MRayonierYear: 2024Scope 1: 557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,263Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MHealthcare Realty TrustYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,152 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,344Scope 1 Intensity: 15.74 tCO2e/$MMacerichYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,779 tCO2eRevenue: $M 918Scope 1 Intensity: 33.52 tCO2e/$MBrixmor Property GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,245Scope 1 Intensity: 2.74 tCO2e/$MFederal RealtyYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,202Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MSL Green RealtyYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,991 tCO2eRevenue: $M 914Scope 1 Intensity: 4.37 tCO2e/$MRexford Industrial RealtyYear: 2024Scope 1: 21 tCO2eRevenue: $M 938Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MPotlatchdelticYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,062Scope 1 Intensity: 42.37 tCO2e/$MVornado Realty TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 12.63 tCO2e/$MKite Realty Group TrustYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 842Scope 1 Intensity: 3.11 tCO2e/$MHighwoods PropertiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,929 tCO2eRevenue: $M 834Scope 1 Intensity: 2.31 tCO2e/$M

How does Highwoods Properties's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Highwoods Properties reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.33 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Highwoods Properties rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Highwoods Properties ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Highwoods Properties is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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