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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In 2024, CBRE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,318,566,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (60,995,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (27,431,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (17,230,137,000 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, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). CBRE's emissions reduction initiatives include a commitment to purchase 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2025 and to electrify its vehicle fleet by 2035. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per square foot in buildings managed for clients and by 67% for properties managed for investors by 2035. In the UK, CBRE has also committed to regional carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Overall, CBRE's comprehensive climate strategy reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
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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 |
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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