As long-term owners of residential neighbourhoods we strive to create neighbourhoods that prioritise sustainability and connection, and generate long-term social, environmental, and economic benefits that extend beyond our immediate residents and positively impact local and surrounding communities.
To preserve and grow value of real estate assets and meet expectations of customers, capital providers, colleagues and the communities in which we invest, a proactive ESG response is essential. Managing climate risks and transitioning to more sustainable operational and development ways of working is now an asset management imperative.
In 2023 we set out an ambitious new ESG framework prioritising our journey to net zero, biodiversity, and our role in inspiring and supporting sustainable behaviours.
We take a comprehensive approach to environmental performance across our operations and developments. Our dual priorities are to reduce energy use and emissions, and to lift up the biodiversity value of our neighbourhoods.
We are also committed to working with our residents in this space, to connect them to nature and inspire sustainable living.
Our aim is to create and run spaces that are inclusive, welcoming and safe. Our social value work focuses on areas where we can deliver a material impact: connecting people to nature and sustainable behaviours; celebrating arts and culture; supporting skills, enterprise and employment; and enhancing health and wellbeing.
We look to work closely with organisation and stakeholders at a local level to ensure the programmes, activities and schemes we support are relevant and responsive.
We understand the crucial role of strong governance in transforming good intentions into tangible results. With a steadfast commitment to effective governance, we are driving environmental management standards and benchmarking across the business as a way to ensure continuously improvement.
Our ESG reporting has evolved to provide greater insights to our approach and transparency around performance.