Starwood Property Trust
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-09-30 | 188 MtCO2e (Scope 1) + 6,627 MtCO2e (Scope 2, location-based) + 68 MtCO2e (Scope 3, business travel and employee commuting) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Financed nearly $840+ million of renewable energy assets (wind, hydro, solar, geothermal) as of 6/30/2022, generating over 11,2000 Gigawatt hours and avoiding approximately 11.2 million tons of CO2 emissions.
- Reduced water usage by 35% on average where efficient fixtures were installed, realizing an average water bill savings of 37% in 2021 (approximately $20 million in 2021-dollar values).
- Became a certified carbon-neutral firm, offsetting 100% of Scope 1 and 2 operational footprint and Scope 3 Category 6 business travel emissions.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Investing in renewable energy and integrating environmental due diligence into lending practicesFinancial inclusion (making homeownership possible for those without access to traditional bank loans)Affordable housing