Kb Home
KB Home, a leading homebuilder in the United States, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including California, Texas, and the Southeast. Specialising in residential construction, KB Home is renowned for its innovative approach to homebuilding, offering a range of energy-efficient homes tailored to meet the diverse needs of buyers. With a commitment to sustainability, KB Home stands out in the industry by providing personalised home designs and eco-friendly features. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first builders to offer ENERGY STAR® certified homes. As a prominent player in the housing market, KB Home continues to receive accolades for its customer satisfaction and quality craftsmanship, solidifying its position as a trusted name in homebuilding.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kb Home's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Kb Home's score of 33 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kb Home's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KB Home reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,177,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,089,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,088,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,706,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Over the years, KB Home has demonstrated a consistent pattern in their emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being significantly higher than Scope 1 and 2 combined. For instance, in 2012, their total emissions were about 7,948,480,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on upstream activities. Despite their emissions data, KB Home has faced challenges in establishing long-term reduction targets. Their near-term target status has been marked as "Committed," but they have also had commitments that were removed or expired, indicating a lack of sustained long-term climate goals. As of now, they have not committed to a net-zero target. KB Home's climate commitments are set against the backdrop of the homebuilding sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact. The company continues to explore ways to enhance sustainability in its operations, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been disclosed.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,844,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,662,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,948,480,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Kb Home 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.
