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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Persimmon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Persimmon PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 20,295,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,987,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 1,709,398,000 kg CO2e, including 8,527,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 767,884,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of around 1,764,398,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 21,949,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,594,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 1,764,398,000 kg CO2e. Persimmon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2040. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 22% per square metre of completed floor area within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the homebuilding sector. Overall, Persimmon's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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