Aldar Properties
Aldar Properties, a leading real estate development company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has been a cornerstone of the region's property market since its establishment in 2004. With a strong focus on residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, Aldar has successfully shaped the urban landscape of Abu Dhabi and beyond.
The company is renowned for its innovative projects, including the iconic Yas Island and the award-winning Aldar Headquarters, which exemplify its commitment to quality and sustainability. Aldar Properties has consistently achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a market leader in the UAE's real estate sector. With a diverse portfolio that includes master-planned communities and luxury developments, Aldar continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a trusted name for investors and homeowners alike.
+20 vs industry average
Aldar Properties’s score of 48 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aldar Properties's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Aldar Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.63 billion kg CO2e, comprising 73,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 112,528,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,522,256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 1.50 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 97,220,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 138,701,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,366,246,000 kg CO2e. Aldar Properties has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline. Furthermore, the company has launched a Net Zero Plan, targeting net zero emissions by 2050, in alignment with the UAE's commitment to achieve net zero by the same year. This plan includes interim targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, as per the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working on energy management projects aimed at reducing energy consumption by approximately 20% across its portfolio, which includes various asset types such as hotels, schools, and residential buildings. Aldar Properties is committed to transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting and reduction initiatives, reflecting its dedication to sustainability in the real estate sector.
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Aldar Properties’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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