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D R Horton

D.R. Horton, Inc., often referred to simply as D.R. Horton, is a leading homebuilder headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including the South, West, and Midwest. Specialising in residential construction, D.R. Horton offers a diverse range of homes, from entry-level to luxury properties, catering to various buyer needs. With a commitment to quality and innovation, D.R. Horton stands out in the industry through its unique approach to home design and construction. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being recognised as the largest homebuilder in the United States by volume. Its core services encompass homebuilding, land development, and mortgage financing, positioning D.R. Horton as a comprehensive solution for homebuyers.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

D R Horton's score of 22 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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D R Horton's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, D.R. Horton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 127,219,000 kg CO2e, comprising 64,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 62,518,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant increase from previous years, with emissions in 2021 reaching approximately 114,178,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, about 96,890,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. D.R. Horton’s emissions per home/unit closed have varied, with figures of approximately 1,510 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,370 kg CO2e in 2021. The company’s emissions intensity relative to revenue has also been reported, with about 3.8 kg CO2e per million USD in 2022. As a leading homebuilder in the U.S., D.R. Horton is positioned to enhance its sustainability efforts and address its carbon footprint more aggressively in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. D R Horton's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. D R Horton is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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D R Horton is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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