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Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes Corporation, commonly referred to as Meritage Homes, is a prominent player in the residential construction industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Arizona, California, Texas, and Florida. Specialising in energy-efficient homes, Meritage Homes is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, offering a range of single-family homes and communities tailored to diverse lifestyles. The company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its eco-friendly building practices and customer satisfaction ratings. With a focus on quality and affordability, Meritage Homes has positioned itself as a leader in the market, consistently delivering homes that meet the evolving needs of modern buyers. Its dedication to excellence has earned numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in homebuilding.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Meritage Homes'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.

33

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Meritage Homes'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.

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Meritage Homes's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Meritage Homes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,490,000 kg CO2e, comprising 201,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 981,071,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In the previous years, emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 5,559,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they reached approximately 3,269,676,000 kg CO2e; in 2020, emissions were around 2,930,201,000 kg CO2e; and in 2019, they totalled about 2,490,241,000 kg CO2e. Meritage Homes has reported emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions being the most significant contributor, particularly from the use of sold products. The company has not specified any formal climate pledges or reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
79,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
7,172,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,482,990,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meritage Homes's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very 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. Meritage Homes is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon 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.

Meritage Homes is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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