Persimmon
Persimmon plc, commonly known as Persimmon Homes, is a leading UK housebuilding company headquartered in York, GB. Founded in 1972, the company has established a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales, focusing on residential development. Persimmon is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, offering a diverse range of homes that cater to various market segments, from first-time buyers to luxury properties. With a robust portfolio of over 140 active sites, Persimmon has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest housebuilders in the UK by volume. The company’s unique selling proposition lies in its ability to deliver homes that combine modern design with energy efficiency. Recognised for its contributions to the housing market, Persimmon continues to play a pivotal role in addressing the UK's housing needs while maintaining a strong market position.
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Industry Average
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Persimmon's score of 39 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Persimmon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Persimmon PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,764,398,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 21,949,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,594,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 1,764,398,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Persimmon is targeting a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per square metre of completed floor area within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Persimmon's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with a notable total of approximately 38,400,000 kg CO2e in 2018, which decreased to about 27,543,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining its operational efficiency in the homebuilding sector.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,450,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,950,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Persimmon 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.
