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Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK's leading residential developers, is headquartered in GB and has a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales. Founded in 1880, the company has established itself in the real estate services industry, focusing primarily on the construction of high-quality homes and communities.
With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Taylor Wimpey offers a diverse range of properties, from affordable housing to luxury developments, catering to various market segments. The company is renowned for its customer-centric approach and has achieved numerous accolades for its design and build quality. As a prominent player in the housing market, Taylor Wimpey continues to shape the landscape of residential living in the UK, making significant contributions to local communities and the economy.
+26 vs industry average
Taylor Wimpey’s score of 55 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Real Estate Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Taylor Wimpey's most recent disclosed emissions data for 2024 shows total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 1.81 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 11.79 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile combustion), approximately 1.22 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and about 1.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back, Taylor Wimpey's total emissions have seen fluctuations: in 2023, total emissions were around 1.99 billion kg CO2e, decreasing from 2.54 billion kg CO2e in 2022. In 2021, emissions were approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e. For 2020, only Scope 1 and 2 emissions were disclosed, totalling about 18.5 million kg CO2e (market-based). In 2019, total emissions were around 3.08 billion kg CO2e. The earliest data available for all three scopes is 2013, with total emissions of approximately 582.09 million kg CO2e.
Taylor Wimpey plc has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They aim to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across their value chain by 2045. As part of their near-term targets, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25.8% by 2025 from a 2019 base year, which is equivalent to a 36.0% reduction per 100 square metres of completed floor area. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, which is equivalent to a 52.8% reduction per 100 square metres of completed floor area. For the long term, by 2045, Taylor Wimpey plc commits to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions from a 2019 base year.
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2045
90% reduction in Scope 2
Taylor Wimpey plc commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
2045
90% reduction in Scope 1
Taylor Wimpey plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in scope 3 total
Taylor Wimpey plc also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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