Today the world's attention is firmly placed on combating climate change. Around 25% of the UK's carbon emissions are generated in homes and in Britain on average, £1 in every £3 spent on energy in the home is wasted immediately.
However, at Countryside Properties we have an excellent track record in building high quality new homes that are highly energy and water efficient. We are also widely recognised for creating developments which are environmentally and socially sustainable. This is great for our customers financially and it's good for the environment too.
Sustainability
There is no doubt whatsoever about the importance of sustainability in everything we do. Indeed, the way in which homes and communities are developed often determines our lifestyle decisions and our overall impact on the environment. We therefore plan, design and build to enable new and regenerated communities to be truly sustainable.
As a leader in sustainable development we recognise that innovative, responsible development creates added value and is fundamental to our future. Countryside Properties is totally committed to sustainable development. Sustainability is part of our culture and our values are aligned with it.
Recognition
- Countryside Properties has been ranked by NextGeneration (which includes WWF and Halifax Bank of Scotland) as the leading privately owned housebuilder for our sustainability practices and reporting. Halifax has recently launched new mortgage deals to support this.
- In 2006 we were delighted to achieve the International Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001:2004 from the British Standards Institute.
- We have received 60 awards for sustainability since 2001.
The Environment and EcoHomes
We ensure that environmental considerations are incorporated into the planning and design of all of our developments. We also ensure that the landscapes we create integrate with and enhance the surrounding natural and built environment.
All our new homes are assessed against the Building Research Establishment's EcoHomes rating scheme - a critical system for accessing the environmental performance of homes. Please visit EcoHomes for more information.
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