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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 sustainability and corporate responsibility reporting transparency by disclosing the following shareholder-endorsed topics as well as key factors under universally-endorsed frameworks and by 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
Sustainability
We have been building energy-efficient, resilient homes since 2009 and believe it is one of the core differentiators between the new and resale home market. To deliver on our intended efficiencies, we design and build homes that meet ENERGY STAR® standards[1] and that are third-party rated for energy efficiency under the RESNET HERS index program.
1 With the exception of a few limited locations that were recently acquired and are undergoing a transition currently.
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Corporate Responsibility
At Meritage, we believe corporate responsibility is important for the longevity and resiliency of the business. We believe that fostering a culture that champions inclusion and belonging allows us to be an employer of choice to our people and a builder of choice to our customers and trade partners. We take pride in being an organization driven by ethics and living by our core values and our promise to deliver a Life.Built.Better.® We promote the long-term interests of stakeholders and customers and focus on the transparency and accountability of Meritage’s Board Directors, executive management, our employees and trade partners.
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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 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 more2024 SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
PRIOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016,
2015, 2014 and 2013
2015, 2014 and 2013
2015, 2014 and 2013