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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 GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Persimmon’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Persimmon's Annual Report 2024
a. Persimmon's Annual Report 2024
b. Persimmon's Annual Report 2023
b. Persimmon's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Persimmon's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPersimmon amounted to23,282metric 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).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Persimmondecreased by 5.14%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Persimmon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202406.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e-2%-1%-12%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Persimmon's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Persimmon were 20,295 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Persimmon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Persimmon's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Persimmon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Persimmon's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Persimmon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,987 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Persimmon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Persimmon's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 14.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Persimmon's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 15.15% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Persimmon use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Persimmon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Persimmon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202409001.8 k2.7 k3.6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Persimmon's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Persimmon reported 1,709,398 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Persimmon includes a breakdown across 3of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Persimmon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e+9%-35%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Persimmon's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Persimmon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,709,398 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 53.75%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 46.25%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Persimmon's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Persimmon's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Persimmon disclose?

In 2024, Persimmon reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

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 2024, the largest contributors to Persimmon's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 883,938 tCOâ‚‚e(53.24%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 767,884 tCOâ‚‚e(46.25%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 8,527 tCOâ‚‚e(0.51%)

Persimmon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(53.2%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(46.2%)

Insights into Persimmon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Persimmon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,295 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,017 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Persimmon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005005,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AMWatches of Switzerland GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,931Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MBerkeley Group HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 582 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,314Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MWhitbreadYear: 2025Scope 1: 58,469 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,681Scope 1 Intensity: 15.88 tCO2e/$MASOSYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,345Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MCapri HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,170Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MBrightstar LotteryYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,512Scope 1 Intensity: 12.20 tCO2e/$MBellwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,055Scope 1 Intensity: 4.45 tCO2e/$MCrest Nicholson HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,030 tCO2eRevenue: $M 801Scope 1 Intensity: 2.53 tCO2e/$MPets at Home GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,869Scope 1 Intensity: 6.76 tCO2e/$MGreggsYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,708 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,528Scope 1 Intensity: 14.92 tCO2e/$MTaylor WimpeyYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,268Scope 1 Intensity: 2.76 tCO2e/$MBurberry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MDeliverooYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,600Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MWH SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,939Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MBarratt RedrowYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,662Scope 1 Intensity: 2.72 tCO2e/$MTHGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,198Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MAston MartinYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MVistry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,743Scope 1 Intensity: 3.90 tCO2e/$MAAAb DynamicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147Scope 1 Intensity: 3.43 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,432Scope 1 Intensity: 3.81 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MN Brown GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 759Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$M

How does Persimmon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Persimmon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.76, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Persimmon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Persimmon ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Persimmon is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Persimmon's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Persimmon reported a total carbon footprint of 1,732,680 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Persimmon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.17%.a

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