Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey plc, a leading UK housebuilder, is headquartered in GB and operates extensively across England, Scotland, and Wales. Founded in 1880, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the residential construction industry, focusing on the development of high-quality homes and sustainable communities. Specialising in both private and affordable housing, Taylor Wimpey is renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative design. The company’s unique approach includes a range of properties, from first-time buyer homes to luxury developments, catering to diverse market needs. With a strong market position, Taylor Wimpey has achieved numerous accolades for its construction quality and sustainability initiatives. As a trusted name in the industry, the company continues to shape the future of housing in the UK, delivering homes that meet the evolving demands of modern living.
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Taylor Wimpey's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,813,618,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,800,612,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11,787,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 1,218,000 kg CO2e. This marked a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,993,750,000 kg CO2e. Taylor Wimpey has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 36% reduction in operational carbon emissions intensity by 2025 from a 2019 baseline, which translates to a 25.8% reduction in absolute emissions. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045. For Scope 3 emissions, Taylor Wimpey targets a 46.2% reduction by 2030 from the same baseline year. The company’s long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2045, alongside a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with science-based criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Taylor Wimpey's commitment to sustainability and climate action in the homebuilding sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,107,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,229,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 551,749,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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