KB Home
KB Home's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, KB Home completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
KB Home has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into KB Home's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KB Home amounted to 14,177 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KB Home increased by 29.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
KB Home's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KB Home's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of KB Home were 2,089 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), KB Home's Scope 1 emissions increased by 18.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are KB Home's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, KB Home reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,088 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has KB Home reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), KB Home's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 31.09% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does KB Home use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, KB Home reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
KB Home's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into KB Home's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, KB Home reported 3,706,080 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of KB Home includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
KB Home's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are KB Home's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, KB Home reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,706,080 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), KB Home's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that KB Home 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does KB Home disclose?
In 2023, KB Home reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of KB Home's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to KB Home's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,706,080 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
KB Home's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into KB Home's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, KB Home reported a total carbon footprint of 3,720,257 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.88% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to KB Home's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.32%.