AEW, or AEW Capital Management, is a prominent player in the real estate services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, AEW has established itself as a leader in investment management, focusing on a diverse range of real estate assets across major operational regions, including North America and Europe.
Specialising in core, value-added, and opportunistic investment strategies, AEW offers unique insights and tailored solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its clients. The firm is recognised for its disciplined approach to real estate investment, leveraging extensive market research and a robust network to identify lucrative opportunities.
With a strong market position, AEW has achieved notable milestones, including managing billions in assets and earning accolades for its innovative investment strategies. This commitment to excellence solidifies AEW's reputation as a trusted partner in the real estate sector.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
AEW's reported carbon emissions
AEW, headquartered in the US and operating in real estate services (70), reported a total of approximately 15.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions in 2025. Scope 3 emissions for the same year were approximately 10.5 million kg CO2e. In 2024, Scope 2 emissions were about 463,716 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 11.2 million kg CO2e.
Previously, in 2022, AEW disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 7.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 12.9 million kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were approximately 36.1 million kg CO2e, comprising about 3.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 29.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 34.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 153,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 458,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 34.4 million kg CO2e.
AEW's emissions data is cascaded from its corporate family, specifically from AEW Capital Management LP. The CDP disclosure data is sourced from Groupe BPCE, with a cascade level of 5. AEW has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or joined initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge.
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AEW’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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