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, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 11,787,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,218,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 1,800,612,000 kg CO2e, were from Scope 3, which includes emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products. Taylor Wimpey has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 36% reduction in operational carbon emissions intensity by 2025, based on a 2019 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per 100 m² of completed floor area. Additionally, the company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and by 2045 for Scope 3 emissions. They also plan to reduce embodied carbon per home by 21% by 2030. Overall, Taylor Wimpey is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045, both from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate the company's dedication to sustainability in the homebuilding sector.
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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 | 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 | 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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