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Retail Trade Services
HK
updated 5 months ago

New World Development

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New World Development Company Limited, commonly known as New World Development, is a prominent Hong Kong-based conglomerate established in 1970. With its headquarters in Hong Kong, the company operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on real estate, infrastructure, and services. Renowned for its innovative approach, New World Development has made significant strides in urban development and sustainability, offering a diverse portfolio that includes residential, commercial, and retail properties. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and design, setting benchmarks in the industry. Over the years, New World Development has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a leader in the market. Its dedication to enhancing community living and environmental stewardship distinguishes it from competitors, making it a key player in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

43

Industry Benchmark

New World Development's score of 58 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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New World Development's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, New World Development Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,778,661,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9,701,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 148,601,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,620,359,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 158,302,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from capital goods by 22% per square metre of construction floor area and from downstream leased assets by 29.8% per square metre of gross floor space within the same timeframe. New World Development has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. This long-term commitment includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 99.6% from a FY2023 baseline. The company is actively working towards energy efficiency, with a goal of reducing energy intensity in major existing buildings by 37% in Hong Kong and 22% in Mainland China by 2030, both against their respective baselines. Overall, New World Development's climate commitments reflect a strong alignment with industry standards and a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
334,666,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
326,998,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. New World Development's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 New World Development is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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