Wednesday 29 July 2020

Major UK housebuilder commits to net zero emissions by 2040

One of the largest property development companies in the UK, Barratt Developments has unveiled a new commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

The firm has also pledged to deliver low carbon homes for its customers and has set a target to ensure its new standard house types will be net zero carbon by 2030.

It has also committed to purchasing 100% of its operational electricity from renewable sources by 2025 - this is expected to reduce its emissions by a further 3,300 tonnes.

The company has already rolled out initiatives including energy-efficient home lighting, which helped it to achieve a 22% reduction in emissions.

David Thomas, chief executive of Barratt Developments, said: “We are committed to adapting our business to support the low carbon economy which the UK is building.

"These new targets further demonstrate our commitment to take responsibility for our share of carbon emissions and to play our part in combatting climate change.”

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