SL Green Realty Corp
SL Green Realty's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, SL Green Realty 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).
SL Green Realty has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 SL Green Realty's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SL Green Realty amounted to 16,306 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 SL Green Realty decreased by 43.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
SL Green Realty's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SL Green Realty's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of SL Green Realty were 3,991 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has SL Green Realty reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SL Green Realty's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 101.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), SL Green Realty's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SL Green Realty's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are SL Green Realty's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, SL Green Realty reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,968 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,315 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has SL Green Realty reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, SL Green Realty's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 60.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), SL Green Realty's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 50.94% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does SL Green Realty use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, SL Green Realty reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
SL Green Realty's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SL Green Realty's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, SL Green Realty reported 359,526 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 2023 disclosure of SL Green Realty includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
SL Green Realty's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SL Green Realty's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, SL Green Realty reported total Scope 3 emissions of 359,526 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 85.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), SL Green Realty's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 33.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SL Green Realty disclose?
In 2023, SL Green Realty reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of SL Green Realty's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to SL Green Realty's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 178,027 tCO₂e (49.52%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 90,008 tCO₂e (25.04%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 52,626 tCO₂e (14.64%)
SL Green Realty's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SL Green Realty's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, SL Green Realty reported a total carbon footprint of 375,832 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 34.38% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to SL Green Realty's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.28%. a