- 8% increase in Scope 3 emissions intensity from 2020 to 2023.
- 3% increase in water intensity from 2020 to 2023.
- Challenges associated with obtaining emissions and activity data for leased assets (Scope 3).
UDR, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, UDR, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 70.2K MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 16.4K MT CO2e; Scope 2: 21.7K MT CO2e (Market-Based); Scope 3: 268.4K MT CO2e. 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
70.2K MT CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
30%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.7M kGal
2023
Waste
44.6K MT
2023
Energy Use
204.6M MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 16.4K MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.7K MT CO2e (Market-Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 268.4K MT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.2K MT CO2e |
| 2022 | 78.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 Market Based) |
| 2021 | 42.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 42.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 Market Based Combined) |
| 2019 | 50.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Lowered portfolio-wide Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 20% below 2020 baseline.
- Deployed GHG emissions reducing initiatives in NYC, Washington D.C., and Denver, estimated to reduce total GHG emissions from energy in those markets by 10%.
- Certified seven additional apartment communities as sustainable, bringing the total to 36 (over 19% of portfolio).
- Named Outstanding Developer/Builder of the Year as part of the 2024 LEED Homes Awards.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Procure 35% of operationally controlled electricity through renewable energy sources by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the Company’s operational controlled energy intensity by 20% between 2020 and 2035.
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 10% between 2020 and 2035.
- Increase the Company’s recycling diversion rate to 25% by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce GHG Scope 1 + 2 (Market Based) combined emissions intensity by 40% between 2020 and 2035.
- Reduce GHG Scope 3 emissions intensity by 30% between 2020 and 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionGovernanceAssociate Well-beingResident ExperienceResponsible Investing