Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey plc, a leading UK housebuilder, is headquartered in GB and operates extensively across England, Scotland, and Wales. Founded in 1880, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the residential construction industry, focusing on the development of high-quality homes and sustainable communities. Specialising in both private and affordable housing, Taylor Wimpey is renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative design. The company’s unique approach includes a range of properties, from first-time buyer homes to luxury developments, catering to diverse market needs. With a strong market position, Taylor Wimpey has achieved numerous accolades for its construction quality and sustainability initiatives. As a trusted name in the industry, the company continues to shape the future of housing in the UK, delivering homes that meet the evolving demands of modern living.
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Taylor Wimpey's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Taylor Wimpey's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Taylor Wimpey reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,942,202,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,628,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,922,202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. To achieve this, Taylor Wimpey has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25.8% by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. This reduction is equivalent to a 36.0% decrease per 100 m² of completed floor area. Additionally, the company aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline, translating to a 52.8% reduction per 100 m² of completed floor area. Long-term, Taylor Wimpey is committed to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year, again based on 2019 figures. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the homebuilding sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,107,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,229,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 551,749,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Taylor Wimpey is committed to some 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.
