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.
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Kb Home's score of 46 is higher than 96% 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 for Scope 1, 10,295,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 2,198,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 2,211,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, particularly in the use of sold products, which constitutes the majority of its emissions. The company has set ambitious near-term reduction targets, aiming for an 8% decrease in annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 compared to 2020 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target is supported by initiatives to lower the average Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score from 50 in 2020 to 45 by 2025, which is expected to reduce estimated emissions from homes built in 2025 by approximately 0.5 metric tons per year. Historically, KB Home's emissions have fluctuated, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions recorded at about 14,177,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 10,982,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability within the homebuilding sector, although it has faced challenges in maintaining long-term reduction commitments. Overall, KB Home's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to managing carbon emissions, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of its homes.
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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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
