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 score of 84 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 Scope 1 emissions at about 60,995,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 27,431,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 17,230,137,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 68% by 2035 from a 2019 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, CBRE aims for net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040, with interim targets verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). CBRE's commitment includes reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per square foot in buildings managed for clients by 2030. The company is also focused on achieving carbon neutrality for its Advisory businesses in the U.K. and continental Europe by 2025 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and by 2030 for Scope 3 emissions. In the U.K., CBRE has reported a 24% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019, alongside a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a commitment to purchase 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2025. CBRE's climate strategy is supported by its participation in various initiatives, including the Climate Pledge and the RE100 campaign, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate practices.
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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 |
| 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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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.
