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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.

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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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Meritage Homes's score of 33 is higher than 89% 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 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 201,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 5,490,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, particularly the use of sold products, which accounted for about 981,071,000 kg CO2e. Meritage Homes has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. This initiative is exemplified by their development of the Solena at the Vineyards community, a net-zero energy, all-electric community in North Carolina, which began in 2020. In previous years, emissions data shows a trend of high Scope 3 emissions, with 2022 reporting approximately 1,005,508,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at about 3,264,560,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining its commitment to sustainable building practices.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
7,172,000
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Scope 3
2,482,990,000
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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 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 Meritage Homes is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Meritage Homes 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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