Cairn Homes, a leading name in the construction industry, is headquartered in Ireland (IE) and has established a strong presence across major operational regions in the country. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly become a key player in residential development, focusing on the construction of high-quality homes that meet the evolving needs of modern living.
Specialising in the design and delivery of sustainable housing solutions, Cairn Homes is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s unique approach combines contemporary architecture with energy-efficient practices, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a robust portfolio of completed projects and a dedication to customer satisfaction, Cairn Homes continues to solidify its position as a trusted provider in the construction sector.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Cairn Homes's reported carbon emissions
Cairn Homes, an Irish construction company, reported a total of 329,579,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for the 2024 reporting year. This comprises approximately 638,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 240,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 326,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In the 2023 reporting year, the company's total emissions were approximately 260,186,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing about 793,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 around 241,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 approximately 259,393,000 kg CO2e. For the 2022 reporting year (corresponding to 2024 data), Cairn Homes reported a total of 238,812,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 1,680,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 299,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 237,132,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 178,680,000 kg CO2e, with 1,522,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 695,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 177,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. For the 2020 reporting year (corresponding to 2022 data), the company's total emissions were approximately 132,599,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,741,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 626,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 130,235,000 kg CO2e. For the 2019 reporting year (corresponding to 2021 data), Cairn Homes reported emissions of 1,664,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 862,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 data for this year is not available. Cairn Homes has set ambitious climate targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, Cairn Homes aims to reduce its Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 61% per total floor area sold within the same timeframe. These near-term targets are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C. The company also has a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero emissions. Recent assessments indicate that Cairn Homes is on track for its near-term targets.
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Cairn Homes’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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