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Emaar

Emaar Properties, a leading global property developer headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), has established itself as a key player in the real estate and hospitality sectors since its founding in 1997. With a strong presence in major operational regions including the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, Emaar is renowned for its innovative approach to urban development. The company’s core offerings encompass residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, with iconic developments such as the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall highlighting its commitment to excellence. Emaar's unique blend of luxury and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, earning numerous accolades for its contributions to the industry. With a vision to redefine living spaces, Emaar continues to shape the skyline and lifestyle of cities around the world.

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27

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Emaar's score of 27 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Emaar's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Emaar reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 15,530,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching about 1,085,263,000 kg CO2e globally. In the previous year, 2023, Emaar's emissions in the UAE included Scope 2 emissions of around 468,875,000 kg CO2e, while globally, Scope 1 emissions were about 33,530,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 985,719,000 kg CO2e. Emaar is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy. This long-term goal reflects Emaar's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. The company has initiated various reduction initiatives to support this commitment, although specific reduction targets in percentage terms have not been disclosed. Emaar's efforts to mitigate climate impact include the abatement of greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy sources, with approximately 7,246,410 kg CO2e abated in 2023. As a leading real estate developer in Dubai, Emaar aims to play a pivotal role in the region's sustainability efforts, contributing to a greener future.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emaar's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Emaar is in AE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Emaar 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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