- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions from supply chain, homes in use, and employee commuting)
- Meeting challenging science-based carbon reduction targets
- Improving data quality for waste reporting
- Addressing gender diversity imbalance in the workforce and industry
- Maintaining high customer satisfaction scores
Persimmon Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Persimmon Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 27.7K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 25.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.3M tCO2e. 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
27.7K tCO2e
2021
Renewable Energy
100% (for offices and manufacturing facilities)
of total energy
Waste
116.3K tons
2021
Energy Use
96.5K MWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 25.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced NHBC Reportable Items by 17%
- Switched all offices and manufacturing facilities to 100% renewable energy
- Reduced operational emissions
- Improved data capture and reporting methodologies for greenhouse gas emissions
- Reported Scope 3 emissions for the first time
- Average SAP rating of homes is 87 (B rating), 30% more energy-efficient than existing housing stock
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 22% per m² completed floor area by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030
- Achieve 50% of homes built using timber frames by 2025
- Reduce NHBC Reportable Items by 18% in 2022
- By end of 2025: 40% female employees, 35% female senior management, 45% female employees in management roles
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero carbon homes in use by 2030
- Maintain timber and timber derived products from responsible and sustainable sources
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon in operations by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change action and resilienceSocial value and enhancing communitiesHealth and safetyBuild quality and safetyTalent attraction, diversity, development and engagement