Taylor Wimpey PLC
Taylor Wimpey's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey 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).
Taylor Wimpey has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 | 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 Taylor Wimpey's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Taylor Wimpey amounted to 16,865 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 Taylor Wimpey decreased by 10.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Taylor Wimpey's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taylor Wimpey's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Taylor Wimpey were 11,787 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Taylor Wimpey reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Taylor Wimpey's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Taylor Wimpey's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Taylor Wimpey's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,218 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,078 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Taylor Wimpey reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Taylor Wimpey's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 26.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Taylor Wimpey's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Taylor Wimpey 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Taylor Wimpey use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Taylor Wimpey's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Taylor Wimpey's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported 1,800,612 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 Taylor Wimpey includes a breakdown across 9 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
Taylor Wimpey's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Taylor Wimpey's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,800,612 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 56.27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 43.73% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Taylor Wimpey's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Taylor Wimpey 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Taylor Wimpey disclose?
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Taylor Wimpey's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Taylor Wimpey's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 884,166 tCO₂e (49.1%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 760,145 tCO₂e (42.22%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 57,312 tCO₂e (3.18%)
Taylor Wimpey's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Taylor Wimpey’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,787 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,268 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Taylor Wimpey's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Taylor Wimpey's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.38 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Taylor Wimpey rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Taylor Wimpey is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Taylor Wimpey's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Taylor Wimpey reported a total carbon footprint of 1,817,477 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.98% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Taylor Wimpey's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.65%. a