Cairn Homes
Cairn Homes plc, a leading residential property developer based in Dublin, Ireland, has established itself as a key player in the Irish housing market since its founding in 2015. With a focus on delivering high-quality homes across major operational regions, including Dublin and surrounding counties, Cairn Homes is dedicated to addressing the growing demand for sustainable and affordable housing. Specialising in the development of new homes, Cairn Homes offers a diverse range of properties, from apartments to family houses, all designed with modern living in mind. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative design, setting it apart in a competitive industry. With a strong market position, Cairn Homes has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of thousands of homes, contributing to the revitalisation of communities across Ireland.
DitchCarbon Score
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Cairn Homes's score of 42 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cairn Homes's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cairn Homes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 260,000 tonnes CO2e, comprising 793,000 tonnes from Scope 1, 241,000 tonnes from Scope 2, and a significant 259,355,000 tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a continued focus on reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products. Cairn Homes has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 61% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per total floor area sold within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with a focus on improving their emissions intensity per square metre sold, which was reported at 149,000 tonnes CO2e per home sold in 2023. Cairn Homes continues to prioritise environmental responsibility as part of its operational strategy, reflecting a growing trend in the homebuilding sector towards more sustainable practices.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,741,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 862,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 217,711,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cairn Homes is committed to some 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.
