We want to play our part in creating a greener, healthier future for our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re taking action to reduce our carbon footprint.
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time and it’s something we take very seriously. We’ve cut carbon emissions intensity from our business by 55% since 2013 and now we’re taking action to go even further.
We’re working hard to achieve ambitious carbon reduction targets for our business, our supply chain and the homes we build for our customers. We've committed to reach net zero emissions by 2045, ahead of the UK's national target.
Energy efficient homes are good for the planet because less energy means fewer carbon emissions. An energy efficient home can also save you money on household bills.
Our homes have a variety of energy saving features including low energy lightbulbs, energy efficient appliances and water saving taps. Data from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) found that new build homes are reducing water usage by almost 8.5 billion liters a year, saving homeowners over £120 a year on their annual water bills.*
Our developments are designed to make it easy to walk, cycle and take public transport, helping you to cut your travel footprint. We’ll also be installing 36,000 EV charging points for customers over the next few years.
Behind the scenes, we’re powering our business on clean, green energy. We now buy 100% renewable electricity to run our offices and new construction sites which accounts for around 70% of our total electricity consumption each year.
Over half of the cars in our fleet are electric or hybrid vehicles and we're testing greener alternatives to diesel fuel.
We are proud to be the first and only major homebuilder to hold the Carbon Trust Standard for carbon. This standard recognises organisations that demonstrate leadership in measuring, managing and reducing their environmental impact.
sustainability
We build greener, healthier homes
When we build our homes, we have a few principles in mind to make sure we build responsibly and invest in the future.
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Energy-efficient new homes
Discover how an energy-efficient new home can be better for the planet, better for your bank balance and better for you.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our partnership with Hedgehog Street
As part of our commitment to sustainability we’ve partnered with a wonderful wildlife organisation.
*Figures sourced from HBF "Wat-er Save" report, October 2024
