Better Health for All

D.R. Horton's core business has mixed health impacts. While homes include features like low-VOC paint, mechanical ventilation, and Indoor airPLUS certification,

residents across the U.S. have reported mold growth causing health problems such as asthma and severe allergies. This contributes to a significant user safety record issue. The company has also faced significant and ongoing environmental violations, including an $800,000 water pollution penalty in 2024 and a $400,000 EPA settlement for Clean Water Act violations, with total environmental penalties exceeding $1.8 million since 2000. Development practices have included clear-cutting 34 acres of trees, contributing to urban heat island effects and poor air quality, which undermines public preventative health. For its employees, D.R. Horton offers a comprehensive "Bring it Home" wellness program, including telemedicine, wellness challenges, and programs for diabetes, hypertension, and pregnancy health. It also provides an Employee Assistance Program for counseling and access to the Calm app for mental wellness. The company's data and privacy program complies with various state and federal laws. Externally, D.R. Horton supports the Hope Well Foundation, which provides recovery services for mental illness and substance use, and Big Brothers Big Sisters for substance abuse awareness. The widespread mold issues also suggest incomplete disclosure of health risks.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

D.R. Horton focuses on affordability by offering incentives such as mortgage rate buydowns and introducing smaller floor plans

. These efforts aim to make homes accessible to a broader range of buyers, including first-time and low-income individuals . The company also provides $1,000 towards closing costs for military, law enforcement, firefighters, healthcare workers, and educators through its Main Street Stars Program . Strategic moves, including a stake in Forestar Group, support cost control and supply enhancement to make housing accessible .

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The CEO to median employee pay ratio was 194:1 in 2025.

The company's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for employees was 1.29 in fiscal 2024, with zero employee fatalities in fiscal years 2024 and 2023. Employee satisfaction was 4.5 out of 5 in fiscal 2024, and voluntary employee turnover was 11% in the same year. Historically, D.R. Horton was fined $68,591 by OSHA in 2016 for a subcontractor's fall protection violations. In 2012, the NLRB determined the company committed an unfair labor practice by including a class action waiver in a mandatory arbitration agreement. The company was also cited by OSHA in 2011 for repeat fall protection violations, resulting in $70,000 in penalties. Allegations and lawsuits regarding misclassification of workers as independent contractors were reported in 2008 and 2011.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

D.R. Horton has reported zero substantiated forced or child labor incidents in the provided text, covering a period of over three years since its Human Rights Policy was adopted in July 2021.

The company's Human Rights Policy and Corporate Code of Conduct explicitly prohibit forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking. D.R. Horton also has a Vendor Incident Prevention Program and states it may monitor and audit suppliers' human rights performance at its discretion, indicating proactive risk assessments are ongoing.

Honest & Fair Business

In 2024, the company incurred an $800,000 penalty for a water pollution violation.

Additionally, a lawsuit unsealed in May 2025 accuses DR Horton of leveraging its majority stake in Forestar Group Inc. to orchestrate steep, undisclosed discounts through pervasive conflicts of interest, allegedly shortchanging Forestar's minority shareholders by at least $700 million.

Kind to Animals

D.R. Horton is a homebuilding company. The provided articles do not contain evidence relevant to KPIs concerning cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane certifications for animal operations, animal-derived ingredients, or animal agriculture, as these are not applicable to the company's business model. While the company's operations can impact wildlife habitats

, the articles do not provide specific data on measurable biodiversity impact from conservation initiatives as a percentage of revenue, nor do they detail the company's active engagement in animal welfare policy improvement or advocacy.

No War, No Weapons

D.R. Horton operates exclusively in civilian residential construction, with no involvement in military contracts or weapons manufacturing, resulting in 0% revenue from arms or defense contracts.

The company's investments in 3D printing technology are for civilian housing projects with no military applications, indicating no dual-use technology development. D.R. Horton states it does not use conflict minerals in its business operations, implying 100% of its materials are conflict-free. The company is committed to respecting and supporting the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Given its core business, there is no defense business for board oversight, no defense-related lobbying, no AI used militarily, no exposure to controversial weapons, and no defense assets to divest.

Planet-Friendly Business

D.R. Horton settled allegations of violating the Clean Water Act at 16 construction sites in 2024, incurring a $400,000 civil penalty.

The company has accrued over $1.6 million in environmental-related penalties since 2000, indicating longstanding compliance issues. No net-zero carbon target year has been declared, and a detailed climate scenario analysis has not been performed. While climate risk and opportunity discussions are aligned with TCFD recommendations, this alignment is partial due to the absence of scenario analysis. As of September 2024, approximately 46% of the company's controlled land and lot positions were located in areas of high or extremely high baseline water stress. In 2024, total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions were 111,007 tCO2e, a 25.2% decrease from 2023, though a category-level breakdown of Scope 3 emissions has not been published. Additionally, 39% of for-sale homes closed in fiscal 2024 were ENERGY STAR certified.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess D.R. Horton Inc. against the defined Key Performance Indicators for the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value. The articles mention general principles of engaging with indigenous communities

and collaborations with minority professional associations in the housing industry , but do not provide concrete data points such as the number of formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, details on cultural impact assessment protocols, or specific actions taken to protect cultural sites.

Safe & Smart Tech

A software security breach occurred in DHI Mortgage's Internet Loan Prequalification System on February 16, 2012, where personal data may have been compromised.

The company has not identified any material cybersecurity breaches that have affected its business strategy, operations, or financial condition. D.R. Horton's data privacy program is designed to comply with federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act, Colorado Privacy Act, Connecticut Data Protection Act, and Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act, and it reports no known compliance issues. Sensitive personal information is used only when required by law or to complete transactions requested by homebuyers, and third-party property managers are limited to collecting, using, and sharing personal information solely for property management obligations. All employees receive annual cybersecurity awareness training and quarterly phish testing with reporting tools. D.R. Horton engages in AI-powered programs to identify and manage operational and AI-related risks, ensuring safer deployment of AI technologies and compliance, and added independent directors with AI expertise to its board in Q3 2024.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

D.R. Horton has faced multiple serious waste disposal violations, including dozens of sediment and stormwater discharge violations from May 2022 to July 2024 at two Maryland sites.

The company incurred a $400,000 civil penalty for Clean Water Act violations across 16 locations in 2024, and paid $500,901 in environmental fines and penalties in 2024. These issues, along with a documented concrete mixture spill, indicate poor hazardous waste management. For product components, Mohawk's EverStrand carpet contains 79% recycled plastic bottles, and CertainTeed Sustainable Insulation contains 35% recycled content. The company has implemented five waste reduction initiatives, including panelization, advanced framing techniques, and a pilot project with BamCore framing systems. , Its Rheia HVAC system reduces waste by up to 75% compared to conventional systems, demonstrating improved material efficiency.