Our Approach
Integrating sustainability across our business
Building for tomorrow
We will reduce our environmental impacts and achieve net zero carbon reductions aligned to science-based targets in both the near and long term.
By minimising our environmental impact, we can also benefit from increased efficiencies throughout our supply chain and operations. We focus on not only operational environmental impact but also the benefit that improved sustainability can bring to our customers through their homes and communities.
Key priorities
We are committed to reducing our carbon emissions and have approved near-term science-based targets for our operations and indirect emissions (i.e. our homes in use and our supply chain).
We aim to be net zero carbon for our homes in use by 2030, and in our operations by 2040, and have established a decarbonisation pathway to achieve our targets.
We are progressing with the approval of long-term carbon targets with the SBTi to be net zero by 2045.
We aim to have 50% of our homes built using timber frames from our off-site manufacturing facilities in the medium term
SDG alignment
Transforming communities
We will positively transform communities directly connected to Persimmon’s activities.
Creating sustainable places for our customers is at the heart of what we do. Our Placemaking Framework guides all our developments and ensures we create lasting sustainable communities with great design, the right house types and valued green open spaces.
We make a positive local impact when building new homes, meeting stakeholder expectations and engaging with residents.
Key priorities
We are committed to maintaining an HBF five-star rating for our customer satisfaction.
We are committed to delivering high-quality homes. Our NHBC Reportable Items reduced to 0.26 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
We are committed to delivering at least a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on all new developments.
We have signed up to the Future Homes Hub Homes for Nature commitment, to support the protection of endangered species and provide homes for wildlife.
We have specific and measurable commitments on every site to leave a positive and lasting legacy for the communities in which we operate.
SDG alignment
Safety and inclusion
We have a safe and inclusive culture focused on the wellbeing of our customers, communities and workforce.
Recruiting and retaining the right people means we deliver our five key priorities and provide excellent customer service.
It is a priority that our processes meet stringent standards to ensure safety and wellbeing. In 2024, we have implemented our Target Zero initiative, a bespoke safety excellence commitment.
Key priorities
We will report our Annual Incidence Injury Rate and will aim to improve it year on year.
We will use our Target Zero initiative to work towards zero incidents.
We will continue to increase diversity across our business and create an inclusive workplace.
The Group will maintain being a Living Wage Foundation-accredited employer.
We will continue to apply ethical standards and expect our supply chain to comply with similar standards.
SDG alignment
Engaging with Stakeholders
Committed to maintaining positive relationships
Engaging with StakeholdersUN SDGs
Addressing global challenges in a meaningful way that is relevant and aligned to our business strategy.
UN Sustainable Development Goals