SDG 13: Climate Action Our new developments programme is actively tackling the climate crisis, designing to net zero carbon and building to our ‘green line standard’, meeting and improving on current energy efficient building regulations as a minimum as well as minimising the environmental impact of our building processes. We continue to invest in improving the energy efficiency of our existing properties, reducing carbon outputs and benefitting residents in their homes. We are committed to ensuring that all rented homes meet energy efficiency levels of at least EPC C by 2030 and over 83% of our homes have already achieved this. We measure and publish our Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon footprint according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodology and are We actively manage and aim to reduce the exposure to pollutants across our homes portfolio and have programmes in place to combat damp, mould and condensation, and manage the risk posed by legionella and asbestos. We are piloting a food waste reduction programme, encourage recycling and, through our construction supply chain, ensure that waste associated with new developments is responsibly managed. In managing our locations, we are an active custodian of the green spaces and natural habitats we look after and support and encourage residents to engage with the natural environment through gardening and wellbeing activities. SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions As a charitable housing association and a care provider, we are registered as a society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing. Established almost 60 years ago, we have a strong and mature system of internal control and corporate governance. targeting net zero by 2050. SDG 15: Life on Land
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