CBRE, Inc., a leading global real estate services firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1906, CBRE has established itself as a pioneer in the commercial real estate industry, offering a comprehensive range of services such as property management, investment sales, and advisory services. With a commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions, CBRE stands out through its advanced technology platforms and data-driven insights. The firm has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its expertise in sectors like office, industrial, retail, and multifamily properties. Notable achievements include being ranked as the largest commercial real estate services and investment firm in the world, underscoring its influence and leadership in the industry.
How does CBRE, Inc.'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.
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CBRE, Inc.'s score of 55 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, CBRE, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 361,332,642,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 60,379,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 22,644,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 360,944,829,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, including investments (304,800,000 kg CO2e), business travel (13,819,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (77,210,000 kg CO2e), and the use of sold products (360,642,738,000 kg CO2e). CBRE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 68% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is targeting net zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2035. These targets are part of a long-term strategy to address climate change and align with Science-Based Targets. It is important to note that the emissions data reported by CBRE, Inc. is cascaded from its parent company, CBRE Group, Inc., reflecting a corporate family relationship. This data is crucial for understanding the overall environmental impact and commitments of the organisation within the real estate sector.
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2019 | 2020 | |
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Scope 1 | 58,770,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 28,020,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 58,307,929,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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CBRE, Inc. is not participating in any 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.