Kaufman & Broad, a prominent player in the French real estate sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across major urban regions. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as a leader in residential property development, focusing on both individual homes and large-scale housing projects. Kaufman & Broad is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a diverse range of services that include property development, construction, and real estate management. Their unique approach combines modern design with sustainable practices, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Kaufman & Broad has achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to urban development and community building, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
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In 2024, Kaufman & Broad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 630,935,000 kg CO2e in France. This figure includes Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity, which accounted for about 48,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, notably from the use of sold products (approximately 289,081,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 323,243,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 547,117,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2023 included Scope 2 emissions of about 56,000 kg CO2e and substantial Scope 3 emissions, including business travel (approximately 339,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (around 127,000 kg CO2e). Kaufman & Broad has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, the use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 22% per square metre within the same timeframe. More recently, they have escalated their commitment, pledging to achieve a 46.2% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2030, also from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Kaufman & Broad's logistics subsidiary, Concerto, has committed to achieving carbon neutrality for all new real estate projects by 2040, as part of a broader initiative to align with the Charter of Reciprocal Commitments between the State and members of the Afilog association. This data is sourced directly from Kaufman & Broad S.A. and reflects their ongoing efforts to address climate change and reduce their carbon footprint in the real estate sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,241,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 59,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 367,020,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Kaufman And Broad's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kaufman And Broad has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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