RESICAP ESG Report
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ENVIRONMENTAL
Build and renovate responsibly to create sustainable communities • Install Energy Star Qualified appliances, wrap homes with an insulating barrier, and install R38 insulation in exterior walls and attic spaces for energy conservation
• Paint all home interiors and exteriors with low- and no-VOC paints
• Install programmable thermostats to complement energy efficient HVAC systems with insulated ductwork
• Use vinyl, double-paned windows and energy-efficient garage doors
• Prohibit oil changes on lawns or streets within our communities
• Conduct mandatory environmental screenings to ensure homesites are free of toxins and contaminants • Obtain wetland studies to ensure communities have minimal impact on the environment
• Ensure all of our homes are built above severe storm floodplain
• Install water quality systems to improve water quality downstream
• Implement best management practices in each community to prevent rain carrying silt off site • Establish water retention areas to slow water egress to reduce downstream flooding potential
• Apply vapor barriers to reduce mold and earthborn gasses entering homes
• Use block construction on the first floor, along with hurricane straps and shatter resistant windows, in hurricane prone areas
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