- Transitioning to low-carbon products at the required pace due to public/local authority obstacles and securing reliable supply of reused materials.
- Potential future regulation restricting building practices, increasing costs, or lengthening build times.
- Increased temperatures, heatwaves, and rainfall intensity impacting home design and construction.
- Rising sea levels and increased rainfall increasing flood risk.
- Skills shortage in the construction industry.
Cairn Homes plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cairn Homes plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 260.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 793 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 241 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 259.1K tCO2e/year. 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
260.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Waste
12.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
13.1M kWh/year
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). | 793 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 241 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 259.1K tCO2e/year |
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 | 260.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 290.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 2.2K tCO2e |
| 2019-2023 | 218.5K 319726 tCO2e (2019 baseline) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 59% from a 2019 baseline (exceeding SBTi target of 46.2%).
- Launched one of the largest Passive House developments in Europe (Piper's Square), delivering high energy efficiency and lowered operational carbon usage.
- Completed Three Trouts Way, a 1.5km greenway constructed as a raised boardwalk to protect local flora and fauna.
- Planted over 18,000 trees in 2023 (52,000+ to date).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 61% per total floor area sold by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net Zero by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionBiodiversityHealth and SafetyResponsible SourcingPlacemaking and CommunitiesWellbeingEquality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)Learning and Development