Cairn Homes
Cairn Homes, a leading residential property developer based in Ireland (IE), has established itself as a prominent player in the construction industry since its founding in 2010. With its headquarters in Dublin, the company primarily operates across major urban regions, focusing on delivering high-quality homes that meet the evolving needs of modern living. Specialising in the development of residential communities, Cairn Homes is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of thousands of homes, which underscores its market position as a trusted provider in the sector. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and community integration, Cairn Homes continues to shape the landscape of Irish housing, making it a notable name in the industry.
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Cairn Homes's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cairn Homes, headquartered in Ireland (IE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 638,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 240,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 326,369,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 793,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable at about 241,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also rose from 259,393,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a growing impact from upstream and downstream activities. 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 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 61% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, the use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, measured per total floor area sold within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Cairn Homes is committed to these reductions as part of its broader sustainability strategy, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the homebuilding sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,741,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 626,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 130,235,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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