icd brookfield place
Net Zero
Carbon 2030
Net Zero Carbon pathway
DATA INTEGRITY
AND OVERSIGHT
Accurate emissions data is the backbone of
effective decarbonisation. To drive meaningful
progress, we leverage advanced technology & a
dynamic GHG data management framework that
ensures accuracy, transparency & compliance.
Advanced Platform for Emissions Monitoring
A state-of-the-art cloud platform with an interactive dashboard
provides real-time tracking, analysis and reporting. This
enables data-driven decisions to reduce emissions efficiently
GHG Data Management Plan
Our GHG Data Management Plan is the foundation for precise
emissions tracking and reporting. As a dynamic framework,
it evolves with technological & regulatory updates, ensuring
accuracy and compliance. Key components are:
Data Sources and Validation
Data is collected from utility bills, sub-meters, purchase
records, and waste audits. To ensure accuracy, it undergoes
a rigorous three-tier internal validation process by our
engineering, finance, and sustainability departments
Emissions Factors Library
We maintain a comprehensive emissions factors library that
is regularly updated to reflect evolving global standards and
the latest supplier data, ensuring precise carbon calculations
SCOPE 1
Direct emissions from
activities controlled by us
0.04%
SCOPE 2
Indirect emissions associated with our
consumption of purchased energy
41.25%
SCOPE 3
Indirect emissions which are caused by
our activities but not controlled by us
58.71%
22.84%
Electric Power -
Common Area
18.41%
District Cooling -
Common Area
40.65%
Downstream
Leased Assets
10.89%
Purchased
Goods
& Services
3.89%
Waste Generated
In Operations
3.89%
Others
OUR BASELINE
An accurate emissions baseline is a critical reference point for measuring progress toward our goals. We initially established our baseline in 2022; however, due to the impact of COVID-19, the building operated at less than 51% occupancy, leading to emissions data that did not represent typical operations. In 2023, as occupancy exceeded 80%, we re-calibrated the baseline to ensure a more accurate reflection of the building’s emissions, aligning with best practices.
The chart on the left represents ICD Brookfield Place’s baseline emissions for 2023, providing a detailed breakdown across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 categories:
- Scope 1 emissions are minimal, reflecting low direct on-site combustion.
- Scope 2 emissions from electricity (22.84%) and chilled water (18.41%) in landlord-controlled areas. These emissions represent the energy consumed by building operations, including cooling, lighting, and other common area services managed by the landlord.
- Scope 3 emissions dominate our footprint, primarily from tenant energy use (40.65%), followed by purchased goods and services (10.89%) & waste generated in operations (3.89%). These emissions reflect the broader impact of building operations beyond direct control, highlighting the substantial influence of tenant behaviour and supply chain activities
OUR SCIENCE-ALIGNED
INTERIM REDUCTION
TARGETS
ICD Brookfield Place is committed to achieving net zero operational
carbon by 2030. To meet this goal, we have defined specific science-
aligned targets
3.3%
annual reduction in Scope
1 & 2 emissions
23.3%
total reduction in Scope 1
and 2 emissions by 2030
This interim target forms a critical milestone toward our broader
ambition of achieving net zero carbon across our entire footprint by
2050. Our approach aligns with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy
and Brookfield Asset Management’s sustainability framework
Our targets are grounded in scientific methodologies and supported by
rigorous data collection, best practices and transparent reporting. We are
dedicated to tracking and reporting our progress annually, highlighting
achievements and sharing insights into challenges addressed along the
way. As industry standards evolve, we will continuously refine our targets to
ensure they remain both relevant and impactful.
2024: SURPASSING OUR TARGETS
In 2024, we implemented a no-cost energy optimisation plan, resulting in a
16%
reduction in district
cooling demand
7% 
decrease in electricity use
across common areas
These measures, discussed further in the Energy Efficiency section, directly
contributed to exceeding our Scope 1 & 2 reduction target, delivering a
5% 
reduction from the
Scope 2 baseline
463 
metric tonnes of GHG
emissions avoided
This performance underscores the impact of energy management in advancing carbon
reductions and sets the foundation for scaling further efficiencies in the year ahead.
While Scope 1 and 2 emissions declined, overall
emissions increased, driven by higher occupancy
and expanded activity. With the building now at 100%
occupancy (up from just over 80% at baseline), tenant-
related emissions increased by 18%.
As we move forward, we remain focused on meeting both
our short-term and long-term decarbonisation targets,
ensuring that growth and sustainability continue to
advance in parallel.
