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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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28

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kb Home's score of 28 is higher than 78% 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 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, which spans all three scopes. Over the years, KB Home has shown a trend in emissions, with significant Scope 3 emissions consistently dominating their total carbon footprint. For instance, in 2012, their total emissions were about 7,948,480,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions alone accounting for the vast majority. Despite these figures, 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 2022, they have not committed to a net-zero target. In summary, while KB Home has made strides in emissions reporting, their climate commitments appear to lack the robustness needed for significant long-term impact, particularly in the context of the homebuilding sector in the United States.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kb Home's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kb Home is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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