Pultegroup
PulteGroup, Inc., a leading name in the homebuilding industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions, including the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. 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 meeting the needs of first-time buyers, move-up families, and active adults. With a strong market position, PulteGroup has received numerous accolades 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 score of 24 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pultegroup's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PulteGroup reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,877,875,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 5,795,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, totalled approximately 91,573,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 5,778,507,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which encompasses various categories such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. In 2022, PulteGroup's total emissions were about 6,559,497,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions over the following year. The company has shown a consistent trend of decreasing emissions from 2020, when total emissions were approximately 7,524,606,000 kg CO2e, to 2021 with about 9,221,595,000 kg CO2e, and further down to 2022. Despite these reductions, PulteGroup has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal commitments suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate strategy. Overall, PulteGroup's emissions data reflects a significant focus on managing and reducing their carbon footprint within the construction and homebuilding industry.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,889,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 72,194,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,422,620,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Pultegroup is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
