Creating sustainable homes & helping wildlife to thrive.
Everyone deserves a new home that has a positive impact on communities and the environment.
Leading change across the industry
We work with a range of industry experts and organisations with a long history of championing meaningful change, which puts us in the position of leading the industry and demonstrating the art of the possible. We believe in sharing knowledge, being the agents for change and inspiring a way forward.
Our sustainability strategy is integrated throughout our operations and communications, giving partners and customers the chance of a new home that has a positive impact on communities and the environment, and a place that inspires a change in behaviour with sustainability at the heart.
A fingerprint for success
Our unique approach to sustainability tells a story of a better world for home owners – how they live, work, travel and interact.
We focus three strategic themes, which help us frame our strategy, tackling carbon reductions, delivering nature recovery, and supporting people and communities.
Towards net zero carbon
Our commitment is to reduce our emissions as close as possible to zero, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030. We are at the forefront of building net zero carbon homes, meaning that carbon emissions from heating, lighting and cooling are zero or below.
What’s more, through looking at the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction of our homes, we will create a baseline from which we will work to reduce this as much as possible.
Going beyond biodiversity net gain
We committed to achieving a biodiversity net gain of 10% on our developments three years before this became the statutory minimum.
We will continue to do so whilst recognising that biodiversity net gain is about more than just numbers; it’s also designing wilder places, empowering communities, and encouraging nature stewardship.
Creating strong communities that thrive
Find out more about how we are building on our social value through our employees, partnerships and communities.
How are we doing?
Our impact report reveals our sustainability achievements from the past four years and shares how we are going beyond traditional housebuilding to create vibrant, sustainable communities.
We are committed to the aims of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and our strategy aligns to these goals.
A Planet Mark certified business
We’re proud to announce that we have achieved our fourth year of Planet Mark Business Certification. We are committed to cutting our measured footprint annually, targeting a 50% reduction by 2030.
Planet Mark is a leading carbon reduction and net zero specialist. Achieving Business Certification is the best first step to take on the transition towards net zero.
Planet Mark Members must achieve annual 5% reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and measure some Scope 3 emissions that are within direct operational control (e.g., Business Travel and Waste).
