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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cbre's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Cbre's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cbre's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, CBRE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 143,373,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 156,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were around 983,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 142,775,000 kg CO2e. CBRE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per square foot in buildings managed for clients within the same timeframe. For the longer term, CBRE targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CBRE's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 30,928,000 | 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 | 33,949,000 | 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 | 13,161,000 | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cbre is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
