CBRE, Inc., a leading global real estate services firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1906, CBRE has established itself as a pioneer in the commercial real estate industry, offering a comprehensive range of services such as property management, investment sales, and advisory services. With a commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions, CBRE stands out through its advanced technology platforms and data-driven insights. The firm has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its expertise in sectors like office, industrial, retail, and multifamily properties. Notable achievements include being ranked as the largest commercial real estate services and investment firm in the world, underscoring its influence and leadership in the industry.
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CBRE, Inc.'s score of 65 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, CBRE, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,289,518,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 55,877,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions totalling approximately 30,357,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses purchased electricity and heat. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to around 31,200,391,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 25,091,640,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 119,643,000 kg CO2e). CBRE has set ambitious climate commitments, targeting a 68% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2040, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. These targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability within its corporate operations. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from CBRE Group, Inc., reflecting the company's commitment to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 62,337,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,332,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 32,503,101,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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CBRE, Inc. is not participating in any 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.