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.
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Aldar Properties's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Aldar Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,632,934,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 73,697,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 112,528,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,522,256,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 1,502,957,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 97,220,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 138,701,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,366,246,000 kg CO2e. Aldar Properties has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050, in alignment with the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 initiative. The company plans to achieve 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. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the lifetime in-use operational emissions of sold buildings by 97% per square metre by 2050. These targets are part of Aldar's broader sustainability strategy, which includes a portfolio-wide energy management project aimed at reducing energy consumption by approximately 20% across 80 assets by 2025. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are independently verified and consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 44,425,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 341,647,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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