Pultegroup
PulteGroup, Inc., a leading name in the homebuilding industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions, including the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a pioneer in residential construction, focusing on single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. PulteGroup is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering unique home designs that cater to diverse lifestyles and preferences. The company’s brands, including Pulte Homes, Centex, and Del Webb, reflect its dedication to meeting the needs of first-time buyers, move-up families, and active adults. With a strong market position, PulteGroup has received numerous accolades for its customer satisfaction and sustainable building practices, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the housing sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Pultegroup's score of 55 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pultegroup's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PulteGroup reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,877,875,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,795,000 kg CO2e, which comprise mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 91,573,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions fall under Scope 3, totalling around 5,780,507,000 kg CO2e, which includes significant contributions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Over the past few years, PulteGroup has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2020 to 2023, the company achieved a notable reduction in total emissions, decreasing from approximately 7,524,606,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 5,877,875,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This represents a reduction of about 1,646,731,000 kg CO2e, highlighting their efforts in climate action. Despite these reductions, PulteGroup has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The company operates within the construction and homebuilding industry, which is increasingly focused on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,889,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 72,194,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,422,620,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Pultegroup is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
