Sekisui House, Ltd., a leading name in the construction industry, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia, Australia, and the United States. Founded in 1960, the company has established itself as a pioneer in prefabricated housing and sustainable building practices, achieving significant milestones in innovation and design.
Specialising in residential and commercial construction, Sekisui House is renowned for its commitment to quality and environmental sustainability. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with traditional craftsmanship, resulting in homes that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also energy-efficient. With a strong market position, Sekisui House has received numerous accolades for its contributions to sustainable living and urban development, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the construction sector.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Sekisui House's reported carbon emissions
Sekisui House, a construction company based in Japan, reported a total of approximately 11.2 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For Scope 1, emissions were approximately 42.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 19.9 million kg CO2e. The majority of the company's emissions in 2024 came from Scope 3, amounting to approximately 11.1 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors within Scope 3 included the use of sold products (approximately 8.2 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e).
In 2023, Sekisui House reported total emissions of approximately 11.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 50.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 22.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 11 billion kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 6.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 55 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 26 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were approximately 6.8 billion kg CO2e.
Sekisui House has established several ambitious climate commitments. The company has a long-term vision, declared in 2008 as Vision 2050, to achieve zero CO2 emissions from housing by 2050.
More specifically, Sekisui House has committed to significant emission reductions:
- A 75% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, compared to FY2013 levels.
- A 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by FY2030, compared to FY2013 levels.
- These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory.
Furthermore, as an RE100 member, Sekisui House aims to source 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achieve 100% by 2040.
Recent SBTi commitments include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 27% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
- A long-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
- A corresponding long-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
- An overall net-zero target across the value chain by FY2050.
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Sekisui House’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
Scope 1 and 2: 50% reduction (compared with FY2013)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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