CBRE Group Inc
CBRE Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, CBRE Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
CBRE Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into CBRE Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CBRE Group amounted to 101,070 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CBRE Group increased by 4.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
CBRE Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CBRE Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CBRE Group were 60,995 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has CBRE Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CBRE Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 32.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), CBRE Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are CBRE Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CBRE Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,431 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 40,075 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has CBRE Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CBRE Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 63.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), CBRE Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CBRE Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does CBRE Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CBRE Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
CBRE Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CBRE Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CBRE Group reported 17,230,140 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of CBRE Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
CBRE Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CBRE Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CBRE Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,230,140 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 31.52% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 68.48% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has CBRE Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CBRE Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 86,119.68%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), CBRE Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CBRE Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CBRE Group disclose?
In 2024, CBRE Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of CBRE Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to CBRE Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 10,602,710 tCO₂e (61.54%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,209,901 tCO₂e (30.24%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,196,588 tCO₂e (6.94%)
CBRE Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CBRE Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CBRE Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 60,995 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 35,768 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
CBRE Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CBRE Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CBRE Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.8 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does CBRE Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CBRE Group ranked 5 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places CBRE Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into CBRE Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CBRE Group reported a total carbon footprint of 17,331,210 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.59% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to CBRE Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.35%. a