Persimmon PLC 2008 SR
The report outlines Persimmon's sustainability performance for the 2008 calendar year, focusing on six core responsibilities including building sustainable homes and minimizing environmental impact. Despite a challenging economic environment, the company increased its production of affordable homes to 23.7% of total completions and achieved a 62% brownfield land use rate. Environmental highlights include a 19% reduction in operational carbon emissions and a decrease in waste generated per home to 8.9 tonnes. The company also reported a significant improvement in health and safety, with the reportable accident rate per house built reducing by over 25%.
Company: Persimmon PLC
Sector: Construction
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2008
Type: SR
Pages: 30
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Persimmon PLC
Sustainability Report
The report outlines Persimmon's sustainability performance for the 2008 calendar year, focusing on six core responsibilities including building sustainable homes and minimizing environmental impact. Despite a challenging economic environment, the company increased its production of affordable homes to 23.7% of total completions and achieved a 62% brownfield land use rate. Environmental highlights include a 19% reduction in operational carbon emissions and a decrease in waste generated per home to 8.9 tonnes. The company also reported a significant improvement in health and safety, with the reportable accident rate per house built reducing by over 25%.
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Document Details
Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Materiality Assessment
Other Standards
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Water Consumption
Total Waste
Employees