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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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24

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

D R Horton's score of 24 is higher than 84% 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 62,518,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2021, when the company emitted about 114,178,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 67,256,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 57,787,000 kg CO2e. D.R. Horton has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions, with no reported data on Scope 3 emissions. Overall, D.R. Horton’s emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been publicly outlined.

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Scope 2
42,229,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for D R Horton is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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D R Horton is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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