RXR Realty
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:108,611 MtCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:6,053 MtCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:102,558 MtCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:339,508,559 ekWh (2022)
Water Consumption:12.25 gal/gsf/yr (2022)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy and Sustainability
- Social Impact
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 18 properties became Energy Star Certified
- Entire office portfolio was Well Health & Safety Certified
- Pier 57 project awarded New York Historic Preservation Award for adaptive reuse
- 42% annual energy savings at 450 Lexington Avenue through HVAC retrofits
- 36.2% waste diversion rate across RXR properties, eliminating 6,095 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions
Social Achievements
- Development projects supported nearly 9,000 construction jobs and over 1,000 permanent jobs
- Nearly $200 million of investment went to minority and women-owned firms (20% of trade costs, 26% of contracts)
- Launched Resident Experience Offering (RXO) program engaging over 70,000 customers
- Donated over $5 million to over 90 nonprofits
- Opened One Clinton Park (352 units) and commenced construction on Two Clinton Park (390 units) in New Rochelle
- Launched RXR Women’s Initiative
- Repurposed office furniture for first responders
Governance Achievements
- Established an enterprise-wide Business Risk Steering Committee (BRSC)
- Implemented automated ransomware detection and response, and BitLocker Desktop Hard Drive Encryption for cybersecurity
- Regular cybersecurity training for all employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2035
Short-term Goals:
- Formalize carbon neutrality plans for each property by end of 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Slight increase in energy consumption and total emissions compared to 2020 and 2021 due to increased occupancy and regional energy grid reliance on nonrenewable resources
- Evolving business risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive web-based energy management system implemented across properties
- Formalizing carbon neutrality plans for each property by end of 2023, incorporating low-carbon design solutions
- Reviewing operational improvements, energy conservation measures, fuel-switching strategies, and use of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
- Evolving risk management framework based on evolving business risks and establishing a BRSC
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Minority and women-owned business participation in development projects
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standard
Certifications: Energy Star, WELL Health & Safety
Third-party Assurance: External assurance performed on energy, water, and waste data
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- WorxWell smart building analytics platform
- View's electrochromic windows
Awards & Recognition
- New York Historic Preservation Award (Pier 57)
- Energy Star certifications (multiple properties)
- WELL Health & Safety certifications (entire office portfolio)