D.R. Horton

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is D.R. Horton doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 35

D.R. Horton has a DitchCarbon Score of 35 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability efforts. This score suggests that the company has a relatively high carbon intensity compared to more sustainable peers. Improvements in reducing emissions and enhancing sustainability practices are needed to increase their score.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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D.R. Horton operates within the construction industry, which has a low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

D.R. Horton operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with its operations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

10.82%

...this company is doing 10.82% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, D.R. Horton is a leading company in the US construction industry. The company has earned a reputation as the largest builder by volume in the United States for fourteen consecutive years, operating across 78 markets in 26 states. D.R. Horton offers a diverse range of services including the construction of high-quality new homes, characterized by innovative design, energy efficiency, and a comprehensive warranty, under various brands such as Emerald Homes and Express Homes.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for D.R. Horton

D.R. Horton should consider exploring opportunities for fuel switching in transportation and operations to potentially reduce their emissions by 15%.

Bad news, D.R. Horton hasn't committed to SBTi goals yet

D.R. Horton has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company has not defined or announced clear goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science.
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