New World Development Co Ltd

Common Name
New World Development
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate - Diversified
Employees
10,000
Ticker
17
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
New World Development Company Limited, an investment holding company, operates in the property development and investment business in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Its property portfolio includes resi...

New World Development's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, New World Development 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).

New World Development has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind New World Development’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. New World Development's Annual Report 2024
a. New World Development's Annual Report 2024
b. New World Development's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2023
b. New World Development's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into New World Development's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of New World Development amounted to 158,302 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 New World Development increased by 34.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

New World Development's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e+8%-83%+21%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are New World Development's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of New World Development were 9,701 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has New World Development reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, New World Development's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 77.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), New World Development's Scope 1 emissions increased by 20.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are New World Development's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, New World Development reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 148,601 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has New World Development reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, New World Development's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 41.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), New World Development's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 35.92% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b

What methodology does New World Development use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, New World Development reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

New World Development's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into New World Development's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, New World Development reported 1,620,359 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 New World Development includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

New World Development's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e+113%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are New World Development's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, New World Development reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,620,359 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 85% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), New World Development's Scope 3 emissions increased by 113.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does New World Development disclose?

In 2024, New World Development reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of New World Development's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to New World Development's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,329,681 tCO₂e (85%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 97,028 tCO₂e (6.2%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 89,010 tCO₂e (5.69%)

New World Development's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(85.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(6.2%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(5.7%)

Insights into New World Development’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, New World Development reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,701 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,583 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

New World Development's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PCCGemdale Properties & InvestmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 66 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,979Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSwire PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,039 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,858Scope 1 Intensity: 4.87 tCO2e/$MChampion REITYear: 2023Scope 1: 188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 330Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MKerry PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,094 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,511Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MHenderson Land DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,137 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,252Scope 1 Intensity: 4.04 tCO2e/$MHysan DevelopmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,754 tCO2eRevenue: $M 411Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MWharf HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,560Scope 1 Intensity: 10.87 tCO2e/$MPPPoly Property GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,288Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MChina OverseasYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,621Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MHang Lung PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,448Scope 1 Intensity: 2.97 tCO2e/$MHang Lung GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,393Scope 1 Intensity: 2.90 tCO2e/$MCCChina Jinmao Holdings GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,799 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,850Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MShimao Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,986Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MCOPLYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,005Scope 1 Intensity: 17.24 tCO2e/$MRoad King InfrastructureYear: 2023Scope 1: 522 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,675Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MSun Hung Kai PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,835 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,158Scope 1 Intensity: 4.79 tCO2e/$MSino Land CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,865 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,123Scope 1 Intensity: 3.44 tCO2e/$MLink REITYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,594 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,828Scope 1 Intensity: 4.15 tCO2e/$MChina Overseas Grand Oceans GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,680 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,682Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MWharf Real Estate InvestmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,888 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,663Scope 1 Intensity: 5.35 tCO2e/$MShenzhen InvestmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,005Scope 1 Intensity: 3.35 tCO2e/$MCCChina Resources Land LtdYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,913 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,588Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MCK Asset HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 98,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,862Scope 1 Intensity: 16.77 tCO2e/$MHopson Development HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,872Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MNew World DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,701 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,583Scope 1 Intensity: 2.12 tCO2e/$M

How does New World Development's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, New World Development reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.16 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does New World Development rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, New World Development ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

New World Development is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into New World Development's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, New World Development reported a total carbon footprint of 1,778,661 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 102.85% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to New World Development's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.35%. a

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