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Aldar Properties, a leading name in the real estate services sector, is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2004, the company has significantly shaped the region's property landscape, focusing on residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Aldar has delivered iconic projects that enhance urban living.
The firm is renowned for its unique offerings, including master-planned communities and high-quality residential units, which cater to diverse market needs. Aldar Properties has achieved notable milestones, such as being listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a strong portfolio and a reputation for excellence, Aldar continues to drive growth in the UAE's dynamic real estate market.
72
DitchCarbon score
+43 vs industry average
Aldar Properties’s score of 72 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.221
20182025
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Aldar Properties's reported carbon emissions
Aldar Properties's total reported carbon emissions for 2025 were approximately 1.16 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 91.77 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 126.49 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 943.57 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, their emissions were approximately 1.67 billion kg CO2e in 2024 (59.92 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 103.70 million kg CO2e Scope 2, and 1.51 billion kg CO2e Scope 3), and about 1.60 billion kg CO2e in 2023 (97.22 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 138.70 million kg CO2e Scope 2, and 1.37 billion kg CO2e Scope 3). In 2022, total emissions were around 1.35 billion kg CO2e (1.54 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 224.35 million kg CO2e Scope 2, and 1.12 billion kg CO2e Scope 3). In 2021, total emissions were approximately 1.93 billion kg CO2e (7.20 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 237.28 million kg CO2e Scope 2, and 1.69 billion kg CO2e Scope 3). For 2019, Aldar Properties reported Scope 1 emissions of 44.43 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 341.65 million kg CO2e, with no Scope 3 data disclosed for that year.
Aldar Properties has committed to ambitious climate targets. The company launched its Net Zero Plan in January 2023, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. As part of this plan, Aldar aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline. They also target a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity by 2030, relative to their 2021 baseline. Longer-term, Aldar Properties PJSC has committed to reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 97% by 2050 compared to 2022.
The company is working towards achieving a 20% reduction in asset portfolio energy intensity and associated greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2025, against a 2019 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, they are committed to long-term intensity reductions in Scope 3 emissions, targeting a 61.1% reduction per square metre from lifetime in-use operational emissions of sold buildings by 2033, and a 97% reduction per square metre by 2050, both against a 2023 baseline.
Aldar Properties's net-zero commitment is recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Aldar Properties’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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