Persimmon PLC
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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Persimmon's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Persimmon amounted to 23,282 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Persimmon decreased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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. a b
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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,987 tCO₂e 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. a b
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 energy a
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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 3 of 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 tCO₂e (53.24%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 767,884 tCO₂e (46.25%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 8,527 tCO₂e (0.51%)
Persimmon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Persimmon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Persimmon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,295 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,017 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Persimmon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Persimmon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Persimmon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.84 , 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 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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