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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.
51
DitchCarbon score
+27 vs industry average
Persimmon’s score of 51 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 its 2024 carbon emissions as approximately 1.73 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 20.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 11,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.71 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (883.9 million kg CO2e) and use of sold products (767.9 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Persimmon's 2023 emissions were about 1.79 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 21.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 24,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.76 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 2.72 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 25 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 12,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 2.69 billion kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions have decreased from 27.5 million kg CO2e in 2020 to 20.3 million kg CO2e in 2024.
Persimmon is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims for net-zero carbon emissions in its operations by 2040 and across all scopes by 2045, with a target to reduce absolute supply chain emissions by around 90%. They have a near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 22% per square metre of completed floor area within the same timeframe. These targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Persimmon’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 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.
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.
On track46.2%
2030
22% reduction in scope 3 total
Persimmon PLC commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 22% per square meter of completed floor area within the same timeframe.
Insufficient data22%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Persimmon’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2024, Persimmon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.73 billion kg CO2e. This figure shows a slight decrease from the approximately 1.79 billion kg CO2e reported in 2023. Looking further back, emissions in 2022 were around 2.72 billion kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction over the past two years. The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions have also seen a downward trend, decreasing from roughly 27.5 million kg CO2e in 2020 to about 20.3 million kg CO2e in 2024, demonstrating progress in operational emission control.
Data year: 2024
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