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updated 2 months ago

William Lyon Homes Sustainability Profile

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William Lyon Homes, a prominent name in the residential construction industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including California and Arizona. Specialising in the development of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, William Lyon Homes is recognised for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative design. With a focus on creating vibrant communities, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in homebuilding. Their unique approach combines modern aesthetics with functional living spaces, catering to a diverse range of homebuyers. As a respected player in the market, William Lyon Homes continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a trusted choice for those seeking their dream home.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

William Lyon Homes's score of 27 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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William Lyon Homes's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

William Lyon Homes, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, William Lyon Homes inherits initiatives and performance metrics from Taylor Morrison Home Corporation. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges outlined for William Lyon Homes at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. In the broader context of the industry, homebuilders are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprints, often aligning with frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As William Lyon Homes continues to develop its sustainability strategy, it may adopt similar practices to enhance its environmental performance and transparency in emissions reporting.

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202020212022
Scope 1
1,802,000
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000,000
Scope 2
5,791,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,373,558,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is William Lyon Homes's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. William Lyon Homes's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is William Lyon Homes's Location?

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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. This request for William Lyon Homes is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

William Lyon Homes's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

William Lyon Homes's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 22% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 66% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
66%
Use of Sold Products
34%

William Lyon Homes's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

William Lyon Homes has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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