Kb Home
KB Home, officially known as KB Home, is a prominent homebuilding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1957, the company has made significant strides in the residential construction industry, primarily operating in major regions across the United States, including California, Texas, and Colorado. Specialising in the design and construction of single-family homes, KB Home is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, offering innovative features that cater to modern living. The company stands out for its unique approach to homebuilding, allowing customers to personalise their homes through a variety of design options. With a strong market position, KB Home has received numerous accolades for its quality and customer satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the homebuilding sector.
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 30 is higher than 61% 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 14.2 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 2.1 million tonnes from Scope 1, 12.1 million tonnes from Scope 2, and 3.7 billion tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, particularly in the homebuilding sector. Over the years, KB Home has demonstrated a consistent approach to managing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 10.9 million tonnes CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions in 2023. The Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, remain the largest contributor to their overall carbon footprint. While specific reduction targets have not been publicly detailed, KB Home has engaged with initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has committed to near-term reduction strategies. However, they have not yet set a net-zero target. The company continues to focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operations and products. Overall, KB Home's emissions data and climate commitments reflect an ongoing effort to address climate change within the homebuilding industry, although further clarity on specific reduction targets would enhance their sustainability profile.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project2012 | 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
