In 2024, Ventas 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).
Ventas 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 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 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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 |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ventas amounted to 432,240 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 Ventas increased by 3.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ventas were 129,420 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Since 2018, Ventas's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ventas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
In 2024, Ventas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 274,227 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 302,820 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Since 2018, Ventas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ventas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
In 2024, Ventas reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
In 2024, Ventas reported 429,851 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 Ventas includes a breakdown across 8 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
In 2024, Ventas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 429,851 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 25.49% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.51% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Since 2018, Ventas's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ventas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ventas's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ventas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
In 2024, Ventas reported emissions for 8 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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ventas's Scope 3 emissions were: a
In 2024, Ventas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 129,420 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,924 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 26.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
In 2024, Ventas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 26.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.63 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
In 2024, Ventas ranked 21 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Ventas among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
In 2024, Ventas reported a total carbon footprint of 862,091 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.61% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Ventas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 49.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 35.13%. a