- Eligible projects may include new construction with fossil fuel boilers, which may reduce the potential emissions savings.
- Physical climate risk is a significant issue not directly addressed in the financing framework.
- The framework lacks considerations for the embodied and end-of-life materials management of the properties financed.
- Water stress and scarcity definitions can vary. Given Fannie Mae’s broad service area, the achieved environmental benefit from water certifications will depend largely on where the financed projects are located.
Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 341K mtCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- More than a decade of track record of green MBS investments and is one of the largest issuers of green financing in the U.S.
- Successful track record of green MBS financing with positive environmental impact in terms of energy efficiency, avoiding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, through its financed projects.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate transition riskPhysical climate riskAccess and affordability of housingImpact on communities