Our Approach

Integrating sustainability across our business

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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 carbon emissions from our operations and across our value chain and have developed our net zero pathway to 2045.


We aim to reduce absolute operational carbon emissions by 46% by 2030.


We aim to achieve zero carbon ready homes in use by 2030.

SDG alignment

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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 delivering high-quality homes. Our NHBC Reportable Items was 0.29 for the year ended 31 December 2025.

SDG alignment

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Safe and inclusive

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.

Key priorities

It is a priority that our processes meet stringent standards to ensure safety and wellbeing. In 2025, we continued to drive our Target Zero initiative, a bespoke safety excellence commitment.

SDG alignment

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Materiality matrix

Focusing on what matters most

Materiality Matrix

Engaging with Stakeholders

Committed to maintaining positive relationships

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UN SDGs

Addressing global challenges in a meaningful way that is relevant and aligned to our business strategy.

UN Sustainable Development Goals