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 89 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, CBRE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,337,300 kg CO2e in the UK, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 68% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. CBRE's emissions data for 2022 indicates a total of approximately 19,209,754 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 47,209 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 33,250 kg CO2e. The company has also adopted science-based targets, committing to a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. In addition to these targets, CBRE is focused on transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2025, which is critical for meeting its science-based targets and net-zero goals. The company has also pledged 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 climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 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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