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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,813,618,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,800,612,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 11,787,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,218,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In the UK, the company reported similar figures, with total emissions of about 1,993,750,000 kg CO2e, including 14,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,628,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Taylor Wimpey has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 36% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per 100 m² of completed floor area by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, with a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Taylor Wimpey's commitment to sustainable practices in the homebuilding sector. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,107,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 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 |
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