Impact · ESG Framework
A practical framework for how we design, deliver and operate better residential places.
Our framework turns ambition into clear requirements for every project - covering design, procurement, construction, operations and long-term performance.
Developed with Carbon.Climate.Certified, it gives our teams and partners a consistent set of actions, targets and measures from the earliest stages of development.
Our strategy is written with close reference to these assessment methods and frameworks, with particular focus on SDG 13 (climate action).
Download our ESG Strategy (PDF)A selection of the key performance indicators every scheme is measured against, from design through construction and operation. These are targets set at the outset of each project, tracked to sign-off - not a claim that every scheme has already achieved them.
| Category | KPI | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Green Building | BREEAM certification | Minimum 'Excellent' |
| Green Building | Fitwel certification | Minimum 2-Star |
| Energy & Carbon | Upfront embodied carbon (A1–A5) | 400 kgCO2e/m² (40% reduction) |
| Energy & Carbon | Operational energy use intensity | 35 kWh/m² |
| Energy & Carbon | On-site renewable generation | 70% of roof area |
| Circularity | Materials reused / designed for reuse | 50% reused, 80% designed for reuse |
| Circularity | Potable water use | 100 litres/person/day |
| Circularity | Construction, demolition & excavation waste diverted from landfill | 95% |
| Supply Chain | Responsible sourcing | Products with verified EPDs prioritised |
Targets developed with Carbon.Climate.Certified, referencing BREEAM, Fitwel and the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Some targets remain subject to review pending release of the final UK Net Zero Carbon Standard.