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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Taylor Wimpey's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Taylor Wimpey's score of 85 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Taylor Wimpey's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Taylor Wimpey reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,993,750,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,993,750,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,628,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1,977,848,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. Near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25.8% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline, which translates to a 36% reduction per 100 m² of completed floor area. Additionally, Taylor Wimpey aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, also based on the 2019 baseline, equating to a 52.8% reduction per 100 m² of completed floor area. Long-term goals include a significant reduction of 90% in both absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2045, again using 2019 as the reference year. 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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Scope 2
14,229,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Taylor Wimpey's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Taylor Wimpey is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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