Reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability

“We recognise the need to reduce the impact of our business on the environment. We know we must contribute towards the Government’s CO2 reduction target. We’ll reduce waste and promote activities that have positive environmental impacts.”

Andrew Rysdale | Assistant Director of Property

We’ll make sure that new and existing homes are adapted, where possible, to prevent unnecessary impact on our environment. Working towards reducing our environmental impact and improving our sustainability, we’ll give preference to partners who are working towards zero carbon, whilst using the most economical construction methods.

67% of our portfolio was built before 1974, a time when insulation wasn’t commonly used and building regulations were less focussed on energy consumption. The Government has committed to ‘net zero’ greenhouse gases by 2050. Housing in the UK accounts for 18% of all emissions, showing the importance of our role in environmental sustainability.

But we can’t do it alone, we need the support of our employees, residents and others. We’ll raise awareness of environmental issues and provide opportunities to protect the environment.

Our goals:

> Enhance the environmental performance of homes.

Measuring our success:

> Energy efficient homes.

> Environmental impact training for employees and residents.

> Increase environmental awareness of employees and residents.

> Improve the environmental sustainability of the way we work.

> Planting trees and hedgerows to enhance our green spaces.

> Reduction of carbon footprint from our office.

> Energy efficient fleet vehicles.

> Reduction in fuel poverty.