Taylor Morrison Recognized in Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 List for Fourth Consecutive Year

Rhea-AI Summary

Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list for the fourth consecutive year on December 9, 2025.

The company earned its highest score in governance and reported year‑over‑year improvement in environmental performance. Highlights from its seventh annual Sustainability & Belonging Report include a 47% lower average home energy consumption versus the HERS 2006 new home benchmark, establishment of more than 150 Certified Natural Open Spaces, protection of over 9,200 acres of Certified Wildlife Habitat, the firm's first CDP disclosure, and partnership with the National Wildlife Federation.

Positive

• Named to Newsweek's list for the fourth consecutive year
• Highest governance score among assessed categories
• 47% lower average home energy consumption vs HERS 2006 benchmark
• Established 150+ Certified Natural Open Spaces
• Protected 9,200+ acres of Certified Wildlife Habitat
• Submitted first CDP disclosure demonstrating climate reporting

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

-0.51%

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-0.51% News Effect

On the day this news was published, TMHC declined 0.51%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Home energy use: 47 percent lower Certified Natural Open Spaces: more than 150 Certified Wildlife Habitat acreage: over 9,200 acres +5 more

8 metrics

Home energy use 47 percent lower Average home energy consumption vs HERS 2006 new home benchmark

Certified Natural Open Spaces more than 150 Certified Natural Open Spaces™ established since 2019

Certified Wildlife Habitat acreage over 9,200 acres Certified Wildlife Habitat® protected since 2019

Current share price $61.13 Pre-news price vs 52-week range $51.895–$72.50

Price change 24h -2.1% Move on the day before ESG recognition news

52-week high discount 15.68% Price vs 52-week high of $72.50 before announcement

Market capitalization $6,101,951,310 Equity value prior to ESG news

Sustainability report count seventh annual Sustainability & Belonging Report published in July 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $61.16 Vol: Volume 865,471 is close t...

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$61.16 Last Close

Volume Volume 865,471 is close to the 20-day average of 846,920, suggesting typical trading interest pre-announcement. normal

Technical Shares at 61.13 are trading slightly below the 200-day MA of 61.67, and about 15.68% under the 52-week high of 72.50.

Peers on Argus

Key homebuilding peers like MTH, KBH, MHO, and CVCO all showed declines (e.g., C...

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Key homebuilding peers like MTH, KBH, MHO, and CVCO all showed declines (e.g., CVCO down 4.34%) alongside TMHC’s -2.1% move, indicating broader weakness in residential construction rather than a reaction specific to this ESG recognition.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 20 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 20	Workplace awards	Positive	-0.3%	Recognition by Fortune for best workplaces in construction and for women.
Nov 10	Tender offer results	Positive	+0.3%	High participation in cash tender for 5.875% senior notes due 2027.
Nov 07	Tender pricing	Neutral	+1.3%	Announced pricing terms for cash tender of 2027 senior notes.
Nov 05	Community initiative	Positive	-0.4%	Build Joy gingerbread kit to fund mortgage relief donations.
Nov 03	Debt offering	Neutral	+1.1%	Priced <b>$525.0M</b> 5.750% senior notes due 2032 for liability management.

Pattern Detected

Recent non-financial positive news (awards, community initiatives) often coincided with flat-to-negative next-day moves, while liability-management and debt-offering news saw modest positive reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Taylor Morrison has balanced capital markets activity with brand and community initiatives. In November 2025, it priced and executed a $525.0 million 5.750% senior notes due 2032 offering and a cash tender for 5.875% notes due 2027, which saw small positive price reactions. Separate announcements on workplace awards and the Build Joy mortgage-relief campaign produced slightly negative moves. Today’s inclusion on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026 list continues the stream of reputation- and ESG-focused news layered on top of prior balance-sheet actions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Taylor Morrison’s continued focus on sustainability and governance, inc...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Taylor Morrison’s continued focus on sustainability and governance, including a 47% reduction in average home energy use versus a HERS 2006 benchmark and protection of over 9,200 acres of Certified Wildlife Habitat®. It extends a series of workplace and ESG recognitions seen in recent months. Investors may track future sustainability reports, biodiversity initiatives, and governance disclosures to assess how these efforts intersect with long-term operating performance and capital allocation decisions.

Key Terms

greenhouse gas (ghg) inventory, home energy rating system (hers®), biodiversity, cdp disclosure, +4 more

8 terms

greenhouse gas (ghg) inventory technical

"More robust reporting of the Company's environmental impact, including enhanced greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory"

A greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory is a systematic tally of the gases a company or organization emits and removes, broken down by type and source and typically updated on a regular schedule. Investors use it like a financial balance sheet for pollution: it reveals regulatory and carbon-cost exposure, operational inefficiencies, and progress on emissions targets, helping assess future liabilities, compliance risk, and opportunities in efficiency or low-carbon markets.

home energy rating system (hers®) technical

"a 47 percent lower average home energy consumption than the Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) 2006 new home benchmark"

A home energy rating system (HERS®) is a standardized score that measures a house’s energy efficiency, like a fuel-economy label for cars. It reflects how much energy a home is expected to use for heating, cooling and other needs based on inspection and testing; a lower score means better efficiency. Investors care because HERS scores affect operating costs, resale value, eligibility for incentives and market demand, which influence property returns and risk.

biodiversity technical

"Continued focus on promoting biodiversity and safeguarding wildlife habitat across communities"

Biodiversity is the variety of living things — different species, genetic traits and natural habitats — that make ecosystems function. For investors it matters because healthy biodiversity supports predictable resources and services (like pollination, clean water and resilient supply chains); loss or damage can create regulatory, operational and reputational risks, and undermine long‑term returns. Think of it like diversity in a garden or a portfolio: more variety usually means greater stability and fewer single‑point failures.

cdp disclosure regulatory

"Submitted the Company's first CDP disclosure, demonstrating reporting transparency"

A CDP disclosure is a company’s voluntary report to the non‑profit CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) detailing its greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, water use and related environmental practices. Investors use these reports like a vehicle inspection for a company’s environmental health—helping them judge future costs, regulatory exposure and reputation risk, compare firms on the same metrics, and decide whether the company is managing sustainability-related threats and opportunities.

sustainability accounting standards board (sasb) regulatory

"disclosures align with the material topics highlighted by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)"

A sustainability accounting standards board (SASB) develops industry-specific standards that tell companies which environmental, social, and governance issues are likely to affect financial performance and should be disclosed to investors. Think of it as a checklist that makes sustainability information consistent and comparable across companies, helping investors judge risks and opportunities—like assessing how well different cars score on fuel efficiency when deciding which to buy.

global reporting initiative (gri) regulatory

"disclosures align with the material topics highlighted by ... the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)"

A widely used set of guidelines for how organizations report their environmental, social and governance performance, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) gives a common “recipe” for describing impacts such as emissions, labor practices and community relations. For investors it matters because consistent, comparable reporting makes it easier to assess long-term risks and opportunities that aren’t visible in financial statements alone — like pollution liability, supply-chain problems, or reputation exposure.

sustainable development goals (sdgs) regulatory

"the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)"

A set of universally accepted goals that provide a common checklist for tackling major social and environmental challenges—like poverty, health, education, inequality and climate—used by governments, businesses and investors to measure progress and priorities. For investors, these goals act like a shared roadmap: companies aligned with them can reveal lower long-term risks and new market opportunities, while misalignment can signal regulatory, reputational or transition risks.

task force on climate-related financial disclosures (tcfd) regulatory

"and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)."

A set of recommended disclosures on how climate change creates financial risks and opportunities for a company, covering governance, strategy, risk management and metrics. Think of it like a standardized inspection report that helps investors compare how well different companies identify and prepare for climate-related threats and chances; clearer, consistent reporting makes it easier to assess long-term risk, value and where to put capital.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

America's Most Trusted® Home Builder earned its top score in governance

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC)  has been named by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies.

Taylor Morrison earned its highest corporate responsibility score in the governance category and continues to improve year over year in the environmental category.

"Taylor Morrison is committed to doing what's right for all stakeholders and I'm proud of the progress we've made to integrate corporate responsibility in every area of our business," said Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer. "This meaningful recognition validates the deeper purpose behind our work as a homebuilder and the impact we aim to make in tackling today's most pressing environmental and social challenges."

This July, Taylor Morrison released its seventh annual Sustainability & Belonging Report, detailing its corporate responsibility initiatives and commitment to building a more sustainable future. Key accomplishments included:

• More robust reporting of the Company's environmental impact, including enhanced greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and a 47 percent lower average home energy consumption than the Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) 2006 new home benchmark.
• Continued focus on promoting biodiversity and safeguarding wildlife habitat across communities through an exclusive partnership with the National Wildlife Federation. Since 2019, Taylor Morrison has established more than 150 Certified Natural Open Spaces™ and protected over 9,200 acres of Certified Wildlife Habitat®.
• Prioritized climate-resilient construction practices and product choices, delivering superior quality homes that fared well in extreme weather events and lower average insurance premiums for homeowners.
• Championed inclusion, belonging, and equal opportunity, with focused efforts to provide team members the tools and knowledge to serve the Company's increasingly diverse consumer base.
• Submitted the Company's first CDP disclosure, demonstrating reporting transparency and responsiveness to stakeholder requests for climate-related information.
• Served as the first official homebuilder for the ABC series reboot, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Team members and trade partners built five homes for deserving families and a Wellness Center for a community of homes for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center patients.
• Taylor Morrison's disclosures align with the material topics highlighted by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

In addition to being named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, Taylor Morrison holds several additional accolades including being named America's Most Trusted® Home Builder, Fortune's Best Workplaces in Construction and Best Workplaces for Women lists, Forbes' Most Trusted, Great Place To Work®, and Best Companies in America lists, Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greenest Companies lists, U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For list, the American Opportunity Index, Hearthstone's 2021 BUILDER Humanitarian Award, and inclusion on the Fortune 500 list since 2021. 

To learn more about career opportunities with Taylor Morrison, visit https://careers.taylormorrison.com/ 

About Taylor Morrison
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury and resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade and Yardly. From 2016-2025, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted^® Builder by Lifestory Research. Our long-standing commitment to sustainable operations is highlighted in our annual Sustainability and Belonging Report.

For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.

About Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies List
Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The analysis is based on the quantitative data from more than 30 key performance indicators across areas of CSR reputation, derived from an extensive survey conducted among 18,000 U.S. residents, assessing the public's perception of each company's social responsibility efforts.

About Statista
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys. 

CONTACT:
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FAQ

What recognition did Taylor Morrison (TMHC) receive on December 9, 2025?

Taylor Morrison was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list for the fourth consecutive year.

How did Taylor Morrison score in governance on the Newsweek 2026 list?

Taylor Morrison earned its highest corporate responsibility score in governance on the Newsweek list.

What energy performance metric did Taylor Morrison report in its 2025 sustainability report?

The company reported a 47% lower average home energy consumption than the HERS 2006 new home benchmark.

How much land has Taylor Morrison protected as Certified Wildlife Habitat through 2025?

Taylor Morrison has protected over 9,200 acres of Certified Wildlife Habitat.

What sustainability reporting milestone did Taylor Morrison achieve in 2025?

The company submitted its first CDP disclosure, enhancing transparency on climate-related information.

What partnership supports Taylor Morrison's biodiversity efforts mentioned in the announcement?

Taylor Morrison has an exclusive partnership with the National Wildlife Federation to promote biodiversity and wildlife habitat protection.