Lennar Corporation.
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Lennar Corporation is one of the nation's leading homebuilders. The company primarily focuses on the construction and sale of single-family homes, but also develops and manages multiple-family residential properties. Lennar operates in various states across the United States, offering homes under di...Show More
Better Health for All
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Lennar has incurred penalties totaling over $7.7 million for 31 environment-related offenses since 2000.
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This includes a significant $6.3 million environmental violation in 2022, as well as water and air pollution violations.
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While the company states it incorporates environmentally sustainable products and processes, no specific remediation efforts for these documented violations are provided.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Lennar's mortgage subsidiary agreed to a $13.2 million settlement with the Department of Justice in December 2018 for knowingly submitting non-qualifying loans for FHA insurance, including improper incentives for underwriters.
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An analysis in August 2021 revealed that Lennar Mortgage was 130% more likely to deny Black applicants and 110% more likely to deny Latino applicants compared to White counterparts.
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In November 2023, Lennar Homes was sued for alleged discrimination against persons with disabilities, including refusing reasonable modification requests during construction.
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A whistleblower lawsuit in January 2019 alleged misleading practices regarding borrower data.
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The BBB documented multiple complaints against Lennar Mortgage as of January 2025, including issues with unjustified escrow accounts.
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For profit reinvestment, Lennar contributed $1,000 to the Lennar Foundation for each of the 82,583 homes delivered in fiscal year 2025, totaling approximately $82.6 million.
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This contribution represents about 4% of the company's $2.06 billion net income for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025.
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The Lennar Foundation partners with organizations that assist underserved communities.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Lennar Corporation has faced three substantiated labor law violations in the past three years. In December 2022, Lennar Title Inc. settled a $43.5 million class-action lawsuit for misclassifying approximately 400 California workers to avoid paying overtime wages.
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In April 2023, Lennar Corp. was penalized $252,598 for 27 workplace safety offenses.
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In January 2024, OSHA cited Lennar Homes LLC for a serious fall hazard violation, proposing a fine of $8,929.
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The U.S. Department of Labor and IRS are also investigating allegations of minimum wage violations, unpaid overtime, and misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
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For fiscal year 2024, the ratio of the Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer's compensation to the median associate's compensation was 306:1, with the median associate earning $96,548.
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The company states it does not have collective bargaining agreements relating to any of its associates.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. While some articles mention general ethical practices, compliance, and a supplier code of conduct
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, they do not provide data on the percentage of fair-trade certified spend, supplier audit frequency, number of forced/child labor incidents within the last three years, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, share of high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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Lennar received a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score of 15 from S&P Global, indicating partial disclosure with frequent omissions in mandatory disclosures
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. The company does not actively participate in the S&P Global CSA
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. An ethics hotline is available to all associates and third parties, administered by a third party, with the Audit Committee responsible for reviewing complaints
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. However, a former Senior Quality Control Manager alleged retaliation and wrongful termination after reporting violations
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. Lennar has a comprehensive Code of Business Ethics and Conduct applicable to all directors, officers, and associates, and provides mandatory and regular Foreign Corrupt Practices Act training
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. All non-management directors are independent, and all members of the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees are independent
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Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles that align with the quantitative or qualitative thresholds defined in the rubric for any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. While articles mention Lennar's general environmental efforts, such as energy-efficient designs
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and preserving project areas for conservation,
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they lack the measurable biodiversity impact or percentage of revenue metrics required for scoring. Similarly, collaboration with humane societies for pet adoptions is noted,
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but this does not constitute active engagement in animal welfare policy improvement or advocacy for higher standards as defined by the rubric. Lennar's core business as a homebuilder also renders many animal-related KPIs (e.g., cruelty-free certification, animal testing, animal agriculture ethics) not applicable.
No War, No Weapons
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Lennar Corporation's primary business is homebuilding, which constituted approximately 96% of its consolidated revenues in fiscal 2024.
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The company has no reported revenue from arms or defense contracts, nor does it have any defense assets requiring divestment. There is no evidence of the company having exposure to controversial or banned weapons. Lennar has engaged in initiatives supporting veterans, such as providing mortgage-free, adapted homes in partnership with organizations like Operation Finally Home
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and Helping a Hero,
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and offering $1,000 toward closing costs for military members.
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It also donated furniture to Peace Place, a shelter for battered women and children.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Lennar Corporation reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 14,871,748 metric tons CO2e in 2022.
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The company lacks emissions reduction targets
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and has not committed to or set emission reduction targets through the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
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Furthermore, Lennar has not declared a net-zero target year.
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For a project, Lennar plans to clear over 100 acres of mature forest, which is documented as a habitat for threatened and endangered species.
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Lennar conducted one environmental impact statement for this project.
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The company's ACT Core Just Transition Score is 0.0/100.
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In 2023, 21% of homes built were ENERGY STAR® certified.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Lennar has 13 formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, including Indigenous-owned businesses, the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society, the British Columbia Métis Federation, HomeAid Georgia, Gwinnett Housing Corporation, Veterans Empowerment Organization, and an Alaska Native corporation.
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An Ethics Hotline is available to third parties, providing a formal grievance mechanism across its operations.
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The company engages with at least three indigenous-owned suppliers.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Lennar Corporation experienced a data breach in July 2023, which exposed the personal information, including names and Social Security numbers, of over 7,400 customers.
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In response, the company is investing in enhancing its cybersecurity infrastructure to prevent future incidents.
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Lennar employs controls based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which includes multifactor authentication, firewalls, and encryption, alongside regular employee training.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Lennar partnered with ICON to develop a 100-home community using 3D printing technology.
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This initiative, announced in 2021, aims to reduce construction waste through precise material usage, demonstrating an effort towards waste reduction and circular design principles in some product lines.
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