Our journey towards net zero
We’ve committed to becoming a net zero carbon organisation by 2050 and we’re already making positive steps to reduce our environmental impact. From lowering our carbon emissions to championing diversity and supporting our communities, we aim to work together towards a greener future for everyone.
What is net zero?
Net zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas that’s produced and the amount that’s removed from the atmosphere. We can achieve this through a mix of emission reduction and emission removal activities.
What can you do?
Addressing climate change requires action from everyone. Everything from turning your thermostat down to switching off the lights, using less water and walking more instead of driving can contribute towards a greener future for all.
Our pledge
Whilst empowering our values, we pledge to minimise our carbon footprint and commit to striving towards Net Zero. We recognise that climate change doesn’t discriminate and emphasise the shared responsibility we all have within our community to ensure future generations have a clean and sustainable world to live in.
Delivered through collaborative efforts, embracing diversity and raising environmental awareness, we pledge to continue to do the right thing and make a real difference to the community and our planet as a whole.
Investing in our homes
Supporting you
Solar panels
We’re investing £25m into improving our properties over the next 5 years. This includes replacing doors and windows and upgrading insulation to improve EPC ratings.
Our Tenancy Sustainment Team help customers to understand energy bills and meter readings, as well as tackling fuel poverty through income maximisation and financial support.
We’re introducing solar panels in our new projects, including our Dovestone Gardens development and all properties on our Kinross new homes.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals
We’re inspired by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations. These goals recognise that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
Our achievements so far
Planting wildflowers in neighbourhoods
Working with Burnley Borough Council, we’re planting wildflowers in our neighbourhoods. This not only contributes to wildlife, but it also reduces CO2 emissions and brightens up the landscape with meadows where insects, birds and insects can thrive.
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Tackling local poverty
We work hard to help support people in our community to reduce the amount of people living in poverty. Through our partnership with Burnley Together, we help provide clothing, food, housing and financial support to those most in need.
Learn moreBuilding a greener future
Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction are laying the foundations towards a greener future by improving recycling efficiency, sourcing local materials, promoting a local workforce, reducing electricity usage and reducing miles travelled.
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Getting everyone involved
So far, we’ve arranged litter picking days and tree planting events, with big plans for community gardens and other environmental calendar events in the future.
