- Expanding asset scope, rising occupancy levels in existing buildings, annual project handovers, and increasing footfall in malls and residential retail centres leading to increased GHG emissions.
- Increased water consumption due to rising occupancy levels in existing buildings, annual project handovers, asset expansion and growing footfall in malls and residential retail centres.
- Increased waste generation due to rising occupancy levels in existing buildings, annual project handovers, asset expansion and growing footfall in malls and residential retail centres.
Emaar Properties PJSC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Emaar Properties PJSC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 468.9K MTCO2eq (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 2: 468.9K MTCO2eq. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
468.9K MTCO2eq (Scope 2)
2023
Water Usage
901.53 Mn IG
2023
Waste
160.7K MT
2023
Energy Use
896.92 GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 468.9K MTCO2eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 468.9K MTCO2eq (Scope 2) |
| 2020 | 371.6K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased y-o-y solar PV capacity by 21% to 11.74 MWp which produced 17.90 GWh energy and avoided 7,246.41 MTCO2eq.
- Achieved a 21% reduction in total waste generated, including general and organic waste, compared to 2022.
- LEED Platinum O+M certification achieved for Burj Khalifa
- Total CO2 savings from sustainable district cooling: 108,031 MTCO2 in 2023
- Reduced 1,184.95 MTCO2eq during the construction of The Oasis.
- 113+ EV chargers installed across communities, malls and retail centres
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Energy Management Programme targeting 15-20% carbon emissions and utility cost reduction in the next 5 years.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change MitigationClimate Change AdaptationWater ManagementWaste ManagementBiodiversity ConservationCustomer SatisfactionHealth, Safety, and WellbeingTalent Attraction and RetentionCommunity ImpactsDiversity and InclusionLegal and Regulatory ComplianceAnti-Corruption and Bribery PreventionHuman RightsData Privacy and SecurityRisk ManagementBoard Oversight and AccountabilityEthics and TransparencyResponsible ProcurementInnovation and Digital TransformationSustainable Material Use, Design, and ConstructionGreen Building Certifications