We are dedicated to achieving our ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon in our projects by 2040.
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What's next, starts here
We care about how we impact the world around us
We believe in a world where every business creates a positive impact to the environment and society it operates in. There is still a long way to go, but we’re working towards reaching our ambitious goals.
We take a long term approach to everything we do and we strive to make positive choices, this includes constantly challenging ourselves to positively influence the communities we construct, with the aim of reducing our immediate and long-term footprint.
At the same time we actively design interventions and initiate projects that allow us to accelerate the process of achieving the ambitious goals we’ve set.
WHAT'S NEXT,
STARTS HERE
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2040
Net zero target
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30%
Of electricity supply from renewable sources
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Communities we've contributed to
TRANSFORMING URBAN SPACES TO CREATE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
We do not wish to pay lip-service to the facilitation of communities, the projects we deliver are a reflection of our CERT community; diverse, progressive, supportive and fostering a deep sense of ownership. Our Community Living vision feeds into our projects to foster healthy, self-sustaining communities with a strong sense of ownership.
Our projects are designed to instil a deep sense of home and to support a harmonious environment; both within the development for individuals, families groups and communities, and externally; in relation to its context whether urban, suburban or natural.
ENVIRONMENT
As a property developer we are, by nature of what we do, changing the built environment. We have the obligation to ensure that what we do creates a positive impact on the environment. We achieve this through our key principles, which are a commitment to achieving net zero carbon in our projects by 2040, 10 years ahead of the government target of 2050. We seek to ensure our projects minimise the embodied carbon footprint as well as the in-use carbon footprint.
We’ve been ambitious and added another goal to our carbon neutrality, to be zero waste by 2040. By our own admission zero waste will be difficult to achieve and manage across construction and occupation, but we are striving to exceed what is achievable in order to reach sustainable levels of consumption.
- Use of renewable energy sources to heat, cool and power buildings, and utilise the latest technology to optimise energy efficiency
- The re-use of existing structures – bringing old buildings back in to modern use
- Implementation of modern methods of construction – be it modular off-site construction techniques or use of natural materials
- Our procurement strategy prioritises Manchester & Liverpool-based suppliers
- Utilising local supply chains reduces the travel distance of materials and the associated transport-related carbon output
The untouched facade before restoration at Hilton House commercial property
Spiral staircase leading downstairs at Hilton House
The original parquet flooring in Hilton House
Duke and Parr original features uncovered during the restoration
Original archway found at Duke & Parr Duke street Liverpool during the restoration works
SOCIAL
We pride ourselves on the social impact we make on people’s lives through the creation of places people want to live, work and play. We actively promote social integration and welcome community engagement, by involving local residents in co-designing our product offering.
As well as our impact on the societies in which we operate, we also have a responsibility to our employees – for instance in terms of their working conditions, labour rights and diversity. This extends to championing the Real Living Wage outside of our business too, by promoting ethical supply chains.
We’re also dedicated to leveraging local talent and resources to drive economic growth and community empowerment, with 86% of our workforce residing in Greater Manchester and 66% of our suppliers’ headquarters located in Greater Manchester.
- Supporting diversity and inclusion in the workforce
- Supporting and working with charities such as the Princes’ Trust to bring young people into the workforce
- Apprenticeship programmes provide valuable career pathways - targeting NEET demographics
- Facilitating community engagement by connecting residents with local vendors via our tenant community App
- Offering our spaces to local businesses as a preference
- Assisting local entrepreneurs & initiatives, either through investment in to their businesses or with in-kind support
- Free use of our spaces for local events and for open nights to showcase local talent
GOVERNANCE
2020 shifted corporate and investor focus more towards sustainability than ever before. We believe in transparent reporting to our stakeholders. In an industry that is often opaque, we provide best in class reporting at every level of the business to ensure that our stakeholders are fully engaged with the environmental, social and economic impacts we are creating.
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