PulteGroup, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)

Partnered with Georgia Power to build a state-of-the-art, high-tech and eco-friendly community in Atlanta (Altus at the Quarter) featuring rooftop solar panels, in-home battery energy storage, and energy-efficient building features. Pulte homes are up to 30 percent more energy efficient than the average resale home.
Introduced photovoltaic solar panels from Tesla Energy to a number of townhome projects, with one division applying them to 36% of closings in 2017 (1 Megawatt of solar electric capacity).
Launched four new communities in Northern California with 100% electric power, zero gas, and hybrid electric heat pump water heaters.
Opened their first LEED Silver community in Northern California (24-townhome unit called Marquis in Menlo Park).

Established an emergency assistance program providing financial support up to $3,500 for employees facing hardships.
Raised $250,000 in less than 48 hours from corporate and employee donations to help teammates affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Expanded diversity and inclusion training portfolio and revised Board of Directors charter to focus on building a more diverse board.
Offered enhanced paid and unpaid leave of absence programs, including expanded parental leave benefits.
Provided a $250 incentive for eligible employees and their spouses for obtaining their annual wellness exam.
Awarded an estimated $17 million in mortgage-free homes to deserving veterans and their families through the Built to Honor™ program.
Gave over $500,000 in donations in 2017 through the Company’s Matching Gifts Program.

Established a more permanent and consistent support structure to aid employees in need.
Revised Board of Directors charter to include criteria for selecting new board members with a focus on diversity (age, gender, race, ethnicity, and professional experience).
Implemented Corporate Governance Guidelines addressing Director responsibilities, qualification requirements, committee structures, and diversification objectives.

Construction sites present a dangerous and physically demanding operating environment.
Managing the environmental impact of land development and stormwater runoff.
Maintaining consistent adherence to construction standards across multiple markets.

Implemented surprise safety audits at divisions to ensure proper safety practices by subcontractors.
Developed an industry-leading National Storm Water Quality Program (NSQP) to manage stormwater flow and prevent waste from leaving construction sites.
Developed Pulte Construction Standards (PCS) and conducts routine audits (internal and third-party) to ensure consistent adherence.

2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (Consumer Durables category)
MBA’s Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Award (Pulte Mortgage)
2017 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards (Bronze, Best Use of Blended Learning Program)