Persimmon PLC
Persimmon's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Persimmon 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).
Persimmon has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 Persimmon's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Persimmon amounted to 24,543 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 Persimmon decreased by 9.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Persimmon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Persimmon's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Persimmon were 21,949 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Persimmon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Persimmon's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Persimmon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Persimmon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Persimmon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 2,594 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Persimmon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Persimmon's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 25.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Persimmon's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 20.6% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Persimmon use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Persimmon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Persimmon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Persimmon's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Persimmon reported 1,764,398 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 Persimmon includes a breakdown across 3 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.
Persimmon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Persimmon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Persimmon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,764,398 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 55.12% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.88% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Persimmon's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 34.51%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Persimmon disclose?
In 2023, Persimmon reported emissions for 3 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 Persimmon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Persimmon's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 962,496 tCOâ‚‚e (54.55%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 791,950 tCOâ‚‚e (44.88%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 9,952 tCOâ‚‚e (0.56%)
Persimmon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Persimmon's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Persimmon reported a total carbon footprint of 1,788,941 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 34.26% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Persimmon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.23%.