- Supply chain disruptions (addressed in previous years).
- Rising home prices and mortgage interest rates impacting affordability.
- Shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry.
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition).
- Data collection process maturity varies across metrics.
D.R. Horton, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, D.R. Horton, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 127.2K MTCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 64.7K MTCO2e/year; Scope 2: 62.5K MTCO2e/year (Market-Based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
127.2K MTCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 64.7K MTCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 62.5K MTCO2e/year (Market-Based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 127.2K MTCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 125.9K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2 2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased participation in energy efficiency programs (HERS, ENERGY STAR).
- 30,642 homes received a HERS Index Score (37% of homes closed), with an average score of 60.
- 10,419 homes (13%) were ENERGY STAR certified, a 269% year-over-year increase.
- Installation of WaterSense certified fixtures estimated to save over 1.4 billion gallons of water.
- Nearly 2,200 WaterSense certified irrigation systems installed.
- Use of prefabricated roof trusses in approximately 80% of homes closed.
- Over 1,100 homes incorporated continuous insulation using OX rigid foam board.
- Over 2,500 homes included Huntsman Building Solutions spray foam insulation (approximately 1,000 with closed-cell, equating to 1.3 million recycled plastic bottles).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Home Energy EfficiencyHome Quality & SafetySustainable Building SuppliesBusiness EthicsHealth/Wellness of EmployeesCommunity ImpactTalent & RetentionWater Management & EfficiencySustainable Supply ChainIndoor Environmental Quality & Safety