Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK's leading residential developers, is headquartered in GB and has a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales. Founded in 1880, the company has established itself in the real estate services industry, focusing primarily on the construction of high-quality homes and communities.
With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Taylor Wimpey offers a diverse range of properties, from affordable housing to luxury developments, catering to various market segments. The company is renowned for its customer-centric approach and has achieved numerous accolades for its design and build quality. As a prominent player in the housing market, Taylor Wimpey continues to shape the landscape of residential living in the UK, making significant contributions to local communities and the economy.
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Taylor Wimpey’s score of 54 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Taylor Wimpey's reported carbon emissions
Taylor Wimpey, a real estate services company based in the UK, reported approximately 1.8 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for the 2024 reporting year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The company has established a number of climate commitments and reduction targets: * **Near-Term Targets:** * A 36% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity per 100m² of completed floor area by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. * A 25.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025 against the 2019 baseline. * A 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year. * A 21% reduction in embodied carbon per home by 2030. * **Long-Term Targets:** * Achieve net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2045. * Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year. * Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year. Taylor Wimpey's targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario, as assessed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is noted as being on track for its near-term intensity reduction targets.
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Taylor Wimpey’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
36% reduction in Scope 2
36% reduction in operational carbon emissions intensity by 2025 from a 2019 baseline (based on a reduction of 25.8% in absolute emissions ag…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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