Persimmon reports material emissions across scopes with SBTi-validated near-term targets, but relies on intensity-based Scope 3 metrics and lacks third-party verification of operational data. The company faces multiple regulatory failures: river pollution prosecution, fire safety remediation costs exceeding £120M, and ongoing CMA investigation into anti-competitive conduct. Progress on renewable energy in homes masks weak corporate energy transition.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Water Impact (2/10, 2/10).
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Among the 12 major construction / real estate brands we've scored, Persimmon sits 8th of 12.
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Persimmon plc is the UK's largest housebuilder by volume, delivering approximately 10,664 homes in 2024. Based in Nottingham, the company operates across England, Scotland, and Wales with vertical integration in timber frames, brickworks, and tileworks. A publicly listed FTSE 100 company.
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