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April 22, 2021

KB Home Releases Sustainability Report on Earth Day

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April 22, 2021

KB Home Releases Sustainability Report on Earth Day

KB Home has released its 14th Annual Sustainability Report. The report details KB Home’s 2020 priorities and achievements in three core areas: environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic sustainability; and highlights the company’s evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and practices as part of its focus on long-term value creation.

Amid the extreme disruption and volatility from the global pandemic, the company says that it achieved several significant milestones and made progress toward its sustainability goals.

Environmental Sustainability

Nearly two decades ago, KB Home committed to building energy-efficient homes and applying innovation toward a more sustainable future. Since then, the company has expanded its view of sustainability to encompass renewable solar energy, water efficiency and waste reduction. In 2020, the company:

  • Reached the milestone of over 150,000 ENERGY STAR certified new homes built, more than any other builder in the nation.
  • Achieved the goal for a national average Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index score of 50 (compared to 58 for all builders), three years ahead of target and set an aggressive new goal of 45 by 2025.
  • Attained the major milestone of delivering its 11,000th solar home.
  • Became the first national homebuilder to implement the new WaterSense Labeled Homes Program, Version 2.0.

Social Responsibility

As a company in the business of building communities, not just houses, social sustainability is an important part of KB Home’s focus. The company believes strong communities are essential building blocks of a sustainable society. In 2020, the company:

  • Announced the groundbreaking research collaboration with Well Living Lab, further reinforcing its commitment to promoting health and wellness through sustainable homebuilding.
  • Contributed to the revitalization of established neighborhoods by delivering over 1,400 new homes across more than 15 infill/redevelopment communities.
  • Invested in communities through the KB Cares philanthropic program, helping to build strong social ties through efforts ranging from assisting people in challenging circumstances to educating and training the next generation.

Economic Sustainability

Recognizing that a strong housing market is a key engine of growth for both national and local economies, KB Home believes building new housing stock is a form of community investment and infrastructure that contributes to long-term social and economic benefits. In 2020, the company:

  • Helped over 6,000 first-time homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership.
  • Made contributions to the local economy in the form of over $42 million in local school fees.
  • Fostered sustainability innovation and emerging technologies to support the development of market-ready products for homebuilding.

“We are proud to share our 14th Annual Sustainability Report, the longest-running publication of its kind in the homebuilding industry. It is a compendium of our achievements and progress toward our sustainability goals,” says Jeffrey Mezger, chairman, president and chief executive offer, KB Home.

“Our commitment to sustainability is an investment in the future, balancing affordability for today’s homebuyers with being mindful of the needs of the next generation. As we build the future together in 2021 and beyond, we will continue to bring our strong relationships and long-term, purpose-driven approach to the important work of delivering homes and communities designed to sustain the road ahead.”

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