Taylor Morrison Named Among Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies for Second Consecutive Year
National homebuilder recognized for advancements in managing its sustainability footprint
"We are always mindful of our special role as a builder of communities and the significant responsibility that comes with that in managing our environmental impact," said
This summer,
- A more robust assessment of scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, providing a better understanding of the Company's carbon footprint and sources and magnitude of emissions.
- A 10 percent improvement in
Taylor Morrison's average Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) score since 2020, indicating improvement in homes' energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. - The implementation of new waste management programs as
Taylor Morrison explores partnerships to increase its recycling of various building materials. In 2023, the Company began a concrete recycling program which helped recycle more than 3 million pounds of concrete across several divisions, with hopes to expand nationally. - Water conservation efforts including installing water-efficient recirculation pumps and WaterSense®-certified faucets and fixtures in
Taylor Morrison homes. The Company uses Moen-Eco-Performance showerheads and faucets, which contribute to Moen's 2030 goal of saving one trillion gallons of water. - Continued focus on safeguarding natural open spaces, promoting biodiversity and educating homeowners on conservation efforts in communities through an exclusive partnership with the
National Wildlife Federation (NWF).Taylor Morrison also participates in NWF's Monarch Pledge, installing permanent butterfly gardens and native plants in communities, which require less water and support songbirds, pollinators and beneficial insects. - Sustainable site selection and development practices as well as a robust environmental assessment of all land acquisition opportunities, which considers wildlife and biodiversity, environmental impacts, wetlands, flood risk, water availability and protection, and waste management.
- Building
Taylor Morrison homes with innovative and sustainable features such as ENERGY STAR® kitchen appliances, smart thermostats and LED lighting; high-efficiency HVAC systems and gas furnaces; and energy-efficient insulation and roof barriers.Taylor Morrison also continues to develop long-term relationships with suppliers who are committed to reducing the carbon of their products, increasing the utilization of recycled materials and conserving natural resources. -
Taylor Morrison's disclosures align with the material topics highlighted by theSustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), theGlobal Reporting Initiative (GRI), theUnited Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and theTask Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
"It's a more vital time than ever to make an impact through our environmental stewardship as an organization and we strive to push forward in advancing our sustainability practices every day," said
Newsweek partnered with market data research firm
In addition to being named one of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek,
About Taylor Morrison
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury and resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade, Darling Homes Collection by Taylor Morrison and Yardly. From 2016-2024, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted® Builder by
For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.
CONTACT: Erin Kristick
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ekristick@taylormorrison.com
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