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Construction Work
IE
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Cairn Homes

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Cairn Homes, a leading residential property developer based in Ireland (IE), has established itself as a prominent player in the construction industry since its founding in 2010. With its headquarters in Dublin, the company primarily operates across major urban regions, focusing on delivering high-quality homes that meet the evolving needs of modern living. Specialising in the development of residential communities, Cairn Homes is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovative design. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of thousands of homes, which underscores its market position as a trusted provider in the sector. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and community integration, Cairn Homes continues to shape the landscape of Irish housing, making it a notable name in the industry.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Cairn Homes's score of 54 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cairn Homes's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cairn Homes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 638,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 240,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 326,369,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2023, where they were approximately 259,393,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 1 emissions of about 793,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 241,000 kg CO2e. Cairn Homes has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 61% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, the use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, measured per total floor area sold within the same timeframe. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Cairn Homes plc, with no cascading from a parent organization. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the homebuilding sector in Ireland.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,741,000
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
626,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
130,235,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cairn Homes's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cairn Homes is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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