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Headquartered in Great Britain, Persimmon Plc, often simply known as Persimmon, is one of the UK's leading housebuilders. Founded in 1972, the company has grown significantly to become a prominent player in the construction work industry, specializing in the development of new homes across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Persimmon's core business revolves around designing, building, and selling quality homes, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to large family houses. Their focus on delivering properties for a diverse range of buyers, from first-time homeowners to those seeking executive residences, distinguishes their offering.
Through its various brands, including Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships, the company is committed to creating sustainable communities. Persimmon's strong market position is underpinned by its consistent delivery of new housing stock and its contribution to meeting the UK's housing demands.
49
DitchCarbon score
+25 vs industry average
Persimmon’s score of 49 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Persimmon's reported carbon emissions
Persimmon, a UK-based construction company, reported total market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 20.3 million kg CO2e in 2024. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions were 20.295 million kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were 11,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were approximately 1.709 billion kg CO2e, including 8.527 million kg CO2e from employee commute and 767.884 million kg CO2e from the use of sold products.
Persimmon is committed to net-zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2040. The company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Persimmon aims to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 22% per square metre of completed floor area within the same timeframe. The company also aims to achieve net-zero for its homes in use by 2030 and across its entire supply chain by 2045, with a target to reduce absolute emissions by approximately 90% by then.
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Persimmon’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Persimmon PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Persimmon PLC commits to reduce sc…
On track46.2%
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Persimmon PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Persimmon PLC commits to reduce sc…
On track46.2%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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