Sustainability
Sustainability

Our approach

We focus on a range of social, environmental and economic issues to help us achieve our purpose and be a responsible business. 

Development

Our sustainability priorities

Our sustainability framework sets out our sustainability priorities. It reflects the importance we place on delivering great homes and communities for our customers while being an employer of choice and creating value for all stakeholders by operating responsibly and playing our part in protecting and regenerating the environment.

Our homes

Areas of focus: 

  • Availability and affordability 
  • Placemaking 
  • Sustainable living and efficient homes
  • Land, planning and community engagement
  • Customer service and quality 
  • Charitable giving 

Our homes

Our people

Areas of focus: 

  • Health and safety 
  • Skills and development
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Employee engagement
  • Wellbeing
Our people

Our environment

Areas of focus: 

  • Climate change
  • Nature
  • Resources and waste
  • Responsible sourcing
Our environment

Roles and responsibilities 

Our Chief Executive is the most senior company executive with ultimate accountability for sustainability issues. Sustainability issues are regularly discussed by our plc Board and our Group Management Team (GMT), which is our most senior executive committee. The GMT receive a monthly update on our progress against sustainability targets.
Roles and responsibilities