Persimmon

Persimmon PLC, a UK-based company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.73 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 20.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority, totalling approximately 1.71 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services and the use of sold products being the largest contributors.

In 2023, Persimmon PLC's total emissions were approximately 1.79 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 21.9 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and approximately 24,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions stood at approximately 1.76 billion kg CO2e.

The company has set ambitious climate commitments. Persimmon PLC aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2040 and for its homes in use by 2030. As part of its near-term strategy, the company is committed to reducing carbon emissions from its operations by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Persimmon PLC has a target to reduce its indirect operations' greenhouse gas emissions (from homes in use and supply chain) by at least 22% per square meter of completed floor area by 2030, also based on a 2019 baseline. A long-term goal is to achieve net-zero by 2045, requiring a circa 90% reduction in absolute carbon emissions across the supply chain, with the remaining 10% offset or neutralised.

These targets are aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and reducing Scope 3 emissions by 22% per square meter of completed floor area within the same timeframe. Persimmon PLC is considered on track for its near-term reduction targets.