- Water stress
- Increased investor concern about climate change
- Laws requiring greenhouse gas emissions and energy use reduction from the building sector
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 54.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 16.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 38.2K tCO2e/year. 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
54.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Water Usage
2.0M m3/year
2022
Waste
5.0K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
153.8K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 16.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 38.2K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 51.4K MtCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2019-2020 | 58.0K MtCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- The Woodlands became the world’s largest master planned community to achieve LEED Precertification.
- Planted more than 600 trees in Columbia.
- Earned top ranking by Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) in the U.S. Diversified Listed peer group for its 2022 Real Estate Assessment’s Standing Investments Benchmark.
- Decreased Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 6% from 2021 to 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 20% reduction in energy use intensity by 2027 (2017 baseline)
- 20% reduction in carbon emissions intensity by 2027 (2017 baseline)
- 20% reduction in indoor water use intensity by 2027 (2017 baseline)
🔭 Long-term
- 50% waste diversion (recycling) rate by 2027 (2017 baseline)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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