CBRE Group, Inc., commonly known as CBRE, is a leading global real estate services firm headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1906, CBRE has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates within the commercial real estate industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including property management, investment sales, and advisory services. CBRE is renowned for its innovative approach to real estate solutions, leveraging advanced technology and market insights to deliver exceptional value to clients. With a commitment to sustainability and a robust portfolio of core services, CBRE has consistently maintained its position as a market leader, recognised for its achievements in client satisfaction and industry expertise.
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Cbre's score of 84 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, CBRE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,230,140,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (60,995,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (27,431,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions (17,230,140,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2035 from a 2019 baseline, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In the UK, CBRE aims for regional carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, while also targeting a 50% reduction in absolute emissions by 2030. The company has also committed to purchasing 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2025, which is critical for meeting its science-based targets. CBRE's emissions data is inherited from its parent organization, CBRE Group, Inc., and reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, including initiatives to reduce emissions in buildings managed for clients by 79% per square foot by 2035. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and climate action.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 20,646,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 29,997,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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