Persimmon PLC

Common Name
Persimmon
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Residential Construction
Employees
4,731
Ticker
PSN
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Persimmon Plc is a prominent United Kingdom-based residential construction company primarily focused on the development of new homes across England, Wales, and Scotland. Its primary function is to des...

Persimmon's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2023, Persimmon has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Persimmon ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Intensity-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2)
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2030

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Insights into Persimmon's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2023, Persimmon has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does Persimmon have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2023, Persimmon has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Persimmon's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 46.2% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 26,447 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.

As of 2023, Persimmon is on track to meet its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 36.62% of the planned reduction.

Persimmon's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20192023203007 k14 k21 k28 kBaselineCurrent (-17%)Target 2030 (-46%)
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