Pultegroup Sustainability Profile
PulteGroup, Inc., a leading name in the homebuilding industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions, including the Southeast and Southwest. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a pioneer in residential construction, focusing on single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. PulteGroup is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering unique home designs that cater to diverse lifestyles and preferences. The company’s brands, including Pulte Homes, Centex, and Del Webb, reflect its dedication to creating homes that enhance the living experience. With a strong market position, PulteGroup has consistently achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its customer satisfaction and sustainable building practices, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the housing sector.
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Pultegroup's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, PulteGroup, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,663,821,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,225,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from direct operations, and 197,966,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 5,460,630,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, encompassing indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Comparatively, in 2023, PulteGroup's total emissions were about 5,877,875,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2023 shows Scope 1 emissions at 5,795,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 91,573,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 5,780,507,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, PulteGroup has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from PulteGroup, Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. PulteGroup's emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) for 2024 were reported at about 834,000 kg CO2e, while operational emissions per home closing were approximately 7,000 kg CO2e. These metrics highlight the company's operational efficiency in relation to its carbon footprint. Overall, while PulteGroup has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the lack of formal reduction commitments suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 511,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 72,194,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,422,620,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Pultegroup's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Pultegroup's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 26% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Pultegroup's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Pultegroup has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
