- Increased portfolio-wide energy use due to increased physical occupancy.
- Stringent compliance requirements of Local Law 97 starting in 2030.
- Significant increase in absolute GHG emissions in 2022 due to a 22% increase in the electrical grid emissions factor.
SL Green Realty Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, SL Green Realty Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 130.6K mtCO2e (2021); 82652 mtCO2e (2022). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
130.6K mtCO2e (2021); 82652 mtCO2e (2022)
2022
Water Usage
19.2 gallons/sf (2017); 19.3 gallons/sf (2020-2021); 19.9 gallons/sf (2022)
2022
Waste
6.7K tons (2022)
2022
Energy Use
1.5B kBtu (2021); 1.1B kBtu (2022)
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 130.6K mtCO2e (2021); 82652 mtCO2e (2022) |
| 2020 | 131.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 147.5K mtCO2e |
| 2015-2016 | 255.4K mtCO2e |
| 2013 | 206.9K mtCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced landlord-controlled emissions by 51% compared with a 2019 baseline.
- Achieved SBTi validation for emissions reduction targets: 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and 30% reduction in Scope 3 (Capital Goods) emissions by 2031 from a 2019 base year.
- Expected to be fully compliant with Local Law 97 in the first compliance period (2024-2029).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce whole-building emissions by 30% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions 50.4% and Scope 3 (Capital Goods) emissions 30% by 2031 from a 2019 base year.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero carbon operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilityEmployees & Workplace CultureCommunity EngagementGovernance