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Emaar Sustainability Profile

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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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Emaar's score of 27 is lower than 52% 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 Properties, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes 15,530,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,085,263,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Emaar has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. For the previous year, 2023, Emaar's total emissions were approximately 468.9 million kg CO2e, solely from Scope 2 emissions, which amounted to 468,875,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy, which it aims to support as a leading real estate developer. Emaar's long-term climate commitment includes a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with initiatives currently in place to reduce emissions across all scopes. The company is actively working towards this goal, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. Emaar's emissions data is sourced directly from Emaar Properties PJSC, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in line with industry standards.

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201820192020202220232024
Scope 1
874,879,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Emaar's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emaar's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Emaar's Location?

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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.

Emaar's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Emaar has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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