Cairn Homes
Cairn Homes, a leading residential property developer based in Ireland (IE), has established itself as a prominent player in the construction industry since its founding in 2010. With its headquarters in Dublin, the company primarily operates across major urban regions, focusing on delivering high-quality homes that meet the evolving needs of modern living. Specialising in the development of residential communities, Cairn Homes is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of thousands of homes, which underscores its market position as a trusted provider in the sector. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and community integration, Cairn Homes continues to shape the landscape of Irish housing, making it a notable name in the industry.
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Cairn Homes's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cairn Homes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 638,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 240,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 326,369,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial reliance on indirect emissions, particularly in its supply chain and product usage. For 2023, the emissions data for Ireland indicated a total of 1,034,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 259,393,000 kg CO2e globally. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions included categories such as capital goods (268,000 kg CO2e), business travel (87,000 kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (6,318,000 kg CO2e). Cairn Homes has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 61% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment per total floor area sold within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Cairn Homes's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the homebuilding sector. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target but has established significant near-term reduction goals.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,741,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 626,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 130,235,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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