CBRE Group, Inc., commonly known as CBRE, is a leading global real estate services firm headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1906, CBRE has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates within the commercial real estate industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including property management, investment sales, and advisory services. CBRE is renowned for its innovative approach to real estate solutions, leveraging advanced technology and market insights to deliver exceptional value to clients. With a commitment to sustainability and a robust portfolio of core services, CBRE has consistently maintained its position as a market leader, recognised for its achievements in client satisfaction and industry expertise.
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In 2024, CBRE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising 60.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 27.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 17.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2035 from a 2019 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, CBRE aims for net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040, with interim targets verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). CBRE's commitment includes achieving carbon neutrality for its Advisory businesses in the UK and continental Europe by 2025 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company also plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 55% per square foot in buildings managed for clients by 2030. These initiatives reflect CBRE's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,646,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,997,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Cbre's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Cbre has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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