Cbre
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, CBRE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,318,566,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 60,995,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 27,431,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 17,230,140,000 kg CO2e, originated from Scope 3, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and other indirect sources. CBRE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2035 from a 2019 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, a goal validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In the UK, CBRE has also pledged to purchase 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2025, which is critical for meeting its science-based targets. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per square foot in buildings managed for clients by 2030. Overall, CBRE's comprehensive strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cbre is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
