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“As builders, we embrace our role in shaping the American dream while promoting community well-being and environmental stewardship. Our commitment at Meritage is to create vibrant, sustainable spaces where people can live, work and connect.”
- Phillippe Lord, Chief Executive Officer of Meritage Homes
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“For 15 years, our unwavering commitment to innovation has allowed Meritage to produce high quality, energy efficient homes that are smarter, healthier and more cost effective for our homeowners.”
- Steven J. Hilton, Executive Chairman of Meritage Homes
A Commitment to
Transparency
Meritage is committed to ESG reporting transparency by disclosing the following shareholder-endorsed topics as well as key factors under ESG frameworks and ESG rating agencies:
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
- Global Reporting Initiative
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
- EEO-1 data
A Commitment to Building Better
Environmental
Since 2009, Meritage® has been an early adopter and leader of a green mission in the homebuilding industry. Meritage was the first U.S. public production builder to commit to building 100% of our homes to the ENERGY STAR® for Homes Program. Our energy efficiency attributes and smart home technology features help our homeowners reduce their energy and water consumption as well as their monthly utility bills. Since 2020, we have also certified new homes in certain geographies under the US EPA’s Indoor airPLUS program. All of our new homes are equipped with ENERGY STAR® appliances and WaterSense certified water fixtures.
Learn MoreA Commitment to Our Employees
Social: Corporate Social Responsibility
Meritage’s approach to corporate social responsibility focuses on enhancing an inclusive culture, employee engagement in the workplace and care for the communities in which we live, work and operate.
We are proud of the diversity in our team and are committed to the ongoing and intentional work to achieve inclusive excellence, including the long-term goals of attracting diverse talent and forming strategic relationships. The Company is dedicated to learning, improving its practices and challenging its leaders and employees to recognize and leverage our differences for the greater good of the team and the organization. We believe that our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) drives change throughout our organization as well as strengthens our business and competitiveness in the homebuilding sector.
Learn MoreA Commitment to Community
Social: Service & Philanthropy
Meritage Cares Foundation is our Company’s philanthropic arm. We have committed to creating a positive impact where we live, work and build through cash contributions, in-kind donations and employee volunteer efforts. Through Meritage Cares, Meritage donates to significant efforts which include combating ongoing food insecurity and supporting shelter and affordable housing, sustainable forestry, as well as DE&I education and career initiatives. Meritage also contributes to fund education opportunities in different states. In partnership with Operation Homefront, Meritage builds and donates new mortgage-free energy-efficient homes to military veterans and their families in our communities.
Learn more2023 SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
PRIOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016,
2015, 2014 and 2013
2015, 2014 and 2013
2015, 2014 and 2013