Sekisui House, Ltd., a leading name in the residential construction industry, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1960, the company has established a strong presence in various regions, including Asia, North America, and Australia. Specialising in prefabricated homes and sustainable building solutions, Sekisui House is renowned for its innovative approach to eco-friendly construction and energy-efficient designs. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of advanced housing technologies and a focus on sustainable urban development. Sekisui House's unique offerings, such as its "Smart Housing" concept, position it as a market leader, recognised for its contributions to environmentally responsible living. The company continues to set benchmarks in the industry, reflecting its dedication to creating homes that harmonise with nature and enhance the quality of life.
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In 2024, Sekisui House reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 62,814,000 kg CO2e, which includes 42,919,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,895,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, amounting to about 8,162,118,000 kg CO2e. Looking ahead, Sekisui House has set ambitious reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By 2030, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from a FY2023 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 27%. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. Additionally, as a member of the RE100 initiative, Sekisui House is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2040, with an interim target of 50% by 2030. The company has also declared its Vision 2050, aiming for zero CO2 emissions from housing by 2050. Overall, Sekisui House's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to mitigate its carbon footprint and contribute to global climate goals.
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| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 80,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 46,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,881,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Sekisui House's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 26% last year and increased by approximately 67% since 2016, 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" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Sekisui House has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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