We are committed to publishing our ESG targets and our progression an annual basis. In the table below you will find outlined our ESG commitments, the targets we have put in place, the timescales we are working to, and our progress to date.
Building Responsibly
Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| An 80% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (vs 2019) | By 2031 - ongoing | 17% reduction* | 8% reduction* |
| To assess Scope 3 emissions and set a net zero target | Net zero target to be set during 2023 |
Net zero targets agreed and sent to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for approval. | SBTs approved by the SBTi in 2024. Will replace Scope 1 and 2 target above. |
| Diversion of waste from landfill of 98% | By 2025 | Achieved 98% | Achieved 99% |
| Diversion of waste from landfill of 100% | By 2030 | Achieved 98% | Achieved 99% |
| Recycling rate of 75% | By 2025 | Achieved 83% | Achieved 86% |
| Recycling rate of 85% | By 2030 | Achieved 83% | Achieved 86% |
| Reduction in waste – tonnes per EBU | End 2023 |
6.9 |
5.9 |
Sustainable Living |
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Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
| 100% of our electricity supplies from renewable sources | By 2024 | Achieved 90% ** | Achieved 96%** |
| 100% timber obtained from sustainable sources | Annual | 100% of Group’s timber suppliers hold PEFC or FSC certification | 100% of Group's timber suppliers hold PEFC or FSC certification |
Quality Homes |
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Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
| To achieve an annual Construction Quality Rate of 4.2 | Annual | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Healthy Communities |
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Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
| To increase engagement in local communities through enhanced charity funding and employee interest | By 2023 | Over 40% of staff engaged in activities | Over 55% of staff engaged in activities |
| Target of annual donations of £200,000 per annum | By 2023 | Donated £240,000 | Donated £231,000 |
| To increase year on year the number of homes which are affordable to the customers in their markets | Annual | 30% | 43% |
| Enhanced measures for nature |
By 2023 | Commitment to 1 extra measure per plot | Ongoing |
Happy Customers |
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Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
| Achieve higher than 90% in HBF Customer Satisfaction Survey | Annual | 92% | 95% |
Informed Investors |
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Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
| Commitment to publish annual ESG targets and progress against targets | Annual | Achieved | Achieved |
Thriving Teams |
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Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
| Safety first / Reduction in AIRs | Annual | 307 | 229 |
| ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation | Annual | On track for renewal in 2024 | 2024 LRQA ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification renewed |
| Improve Health and Wellbeing of all staff over a 5 year period | Annual | Ongoing | Refreshed the strategy during 2024 |
| Wholesale review of employee benefits | By 2025 | Ongoing | Not achieved |
| Number of skills training days to increase to 4 days per employee | By end of 2024 | 3.1 days | 4.1 days |
| Attain IIP Platinum status | By 2023 | Full employee engagement survey in 2024 | Achieved |
| Increase the percentage of female employees | By 2023 | 31% | 30% |
Valued Partners |
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Target |
By when |
2023 progress |
2024 progress |
| Responsible supplier and subcontractor policies | By 2023 | Policies published | Ongoing |
*Figures do not include Walker Timber emissions and are reported on a market basis. Absolute emissions are shown without normalisation for production variance.
**Percentage shown is for directly contracted energy supplies and includes Walker Timber.