We use renewable energy in all communal areas of our homes.

Using modern methods of construction and green technologies we are building new efficient homes that are kinder to the environment. In our current development programme, we are using panelised systems, mechanical heat recovery systems, air source heat pumps, green roofs, photovoltaic panels, and installed electric vehicle charging points. 

But building new homes is the easy bit. Over 85% of our carbon footprint comes from our existing homes. The real challenge is making these more environmentally friendly. 

With investment through the Warm Homes Fund, we are working to improve the efficiency and performance of our homes through insulation and solar panels - making homes cosier and more cost effective to run for our customers.

Our colleague environmental group drive forward ideas and champion change across the business. Colleagues from the group, and our strategic leadership team have undertaken carbon literacy training and we are rolling this out to other colleagues. 

We support customers to reduce their energy consumption – providing information when we visit them and helping them to set up their heating systems, so they are most efficient. 

Our procurement tendering also has weightings around environmental impact, so that we work with those who share our environmental ambitions.  

To counteract our carbon production, we invest in environmental improvements in local communities. Our tree planting programme is increasing numbers, and by installing wildflower beds and moss in green spaces we are reducing grass cutting and lowering our carbon footprint. 

Last year we cleared hundreds of reports of fly tipping and hosted community clean up events with the waste disposed of using environmentally friendly waste management systems. Through our charitable foundation we also support environmental projects such as river clearing, community gardening projects and litter picking groups.