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.
How does Cairn Homes'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.
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In 2023, Cairn Homes reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,034,000 kg CO2e, which includes 793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, notably 137,751,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Cairn Homes plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment by 61% per total floor area sold within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,741,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 626,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 130,235,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Cairn Homes is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.