Masdar Sustainability Profile
Masdar, officially known as the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AE). Founded in 2006, Masdar has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable urban development and clean technology, with significant operations across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The company focuses on various business areas, including renewable energy generation, sustainable urban development, and clean technology innovation. Masdar is renowned for its unique offerings, such as the development of Masdar City, a zero-carbon urban community, and its extensive portfolio of solar and wind energy projects. With a commitment to advancing the global energy transition, Masdar has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the renewable energy market and contributing to the UAE's vision for a sustainable future.
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Masdar's score of 13 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Masdar's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Masdar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,746,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2023 and 2025 is currently not disclosed, and there are no specific figures available for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions for these years. However, Masdar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and achieve net zero emissions by 2030. These targets are part of their broader sustainability strategy and are documented in their sustainability reports. Historically, Masdar's emissions have shown a trend of reduction, with 38,971,000 kg CO2e reported in 2021 and 38,241,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a commitment to decreasing their carbon footprint. The organization is actively working towards these goals without cascading data from a parent company, as it operates independently under the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar. Masdar's initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,305,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 14,463,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,340,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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Masdar's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Masdar has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
