Kb Home Sustainability Profile
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.
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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 40 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kb Home's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KB Home reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,295,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,198,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily from the use of sold products. This brings their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 12,458,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, in 2023, their emissions were approximately 2,089,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 12,088,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 3,706,080,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3), totalling around 14,177,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. KB Home has set ambitious near-term reduction targets, aiming for an 8% reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 compared to a 2020 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a specific focus on improving the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score from 50 in 2020 to a target of 45 by 2025, which is expected to reduce estimated GHG emissions from homes built in 2025 by approximately 0.5 metric tons per year. Despite these commitments, KB Home has not established a net-zero target and has had some near-term targets removed. The company continues to focus on enhancing energy efficiency in its homebuilding practices as part of its climate strategy.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kb Home's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kb Home's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 41% last year and decreased by approximately 45% since 2022, 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 "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Kb Home's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Kb Home has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
