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Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major markets worldwide. Founded in 1917, the company has established itself as a key player in the real estate industry, specialising in areas such as property management, investment services, and tenant representation.
With a commitment to delivering innovative solutions, Cushman & Wakefield offers a unique blend of local expertise and global reach, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking comprehensive real estate strategies. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including its position as one of the largest commercial real estate services firms globally, recognised for its exceptional client service and market insights. Through its diverse portfolio of services, Cushman & Wakefield continues to shape the future of real estate, driving value for clients and communities alike.
+51 vs industry average
Cushman And Wakefield’s score of 80 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cushman And Wakefield reported total emissions of approximately 8.96 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 16.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 634,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 8.94 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 7.60 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 16.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1.74 million kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and about 7.58 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Looking back to 2019, Cushman And Wakefield's total emissions were approximately 9.93 billion kg CO2e, with around 15.69 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21.70 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and approximately 9.89 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Cushman And Wakefield is committed to several climate initiatives, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. For long-term goals, Cushman And Wakefield commits to a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year, aligning with its commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Additionally, the company is engaging 70% of its clients, by emissions covering use of sold products (Scope 3), to set science-based targets by 2025. The company also has a near-term SBTi commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 73.1% by 2034 from a 2019 base year and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 66.3% per square foot of managed area for clients within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
2034
73.1% reduction in Scope 2
Cushman & Wakefield commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 73.1% by 2034 from a 2019 base year.
2034
73.1% reduction in Scope 2
Cushman & Wakefield commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 73.1% by 2034 from a 2019 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Cushman & Wakefield commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
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