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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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How does Aldar Properties's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

69

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Aldar Properties's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 73,697,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (26,205,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (44,883,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled around 112,528,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing approximately 75,546,000 kg CO2e. The most significant portion of their emissions comes from Scope 3, which accounted for about 1,522,256,000 kg CO2e, largely driven by capital goods (947,310,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (246,608,000 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. Additionally, they have launched a Net Zero Plan, targeting net zero emissions by 2050, in alignment with the UAE's strategic initiative. The company has also initiated a portfolio-wide energy management project to reduce energy consumption by approximately 20% across 80 assets by 2025. These commitments reflect Aldar's proactive approach to sustainability within the real estate sector, demonstrating their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 2
341,647,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aldar Properties'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 Aldar Properties is in AE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aldar Properties is participating in some 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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