Sustainability
Our work on sustainability and helping to deliver a just transition to a net zero-carbon economy
A key theme of our five year strategy
Scotland declared a climate emergency in 2019. Since then, the Scottish Government has introduced legislation and policy to ensure the social housing sector achieves long-term sustainability goals – as housing alone contributes up to 14% of the national greenhouse gas emissions.
For us, sustainability means improving the thermal efficiency of our homes, looking after greenspaces, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable travel options (amongst many other things!) Our strategy aims to ensure we have quality, affordable, and environmentally low-impact homes for future generations.
We know we cannot achieve these ambitious goals without our tenants help and input, as you our customers are at the forefront of this pathway towards net zero. To help start this process, we would really like to find out more about your thoughts and feelings on this subject. If you could take just a couple of minutes to complete our quick questionnaire, that would be of great help to us.
Introducing Liam McGuckin, our Sustainability Co-ordinator
Introducing a ‘Green’ job into the organisation has brought a stronger focus into this vitally important area for us. We all have a role to play, from the little changes we can make in our daily lives to the bigger organisational changes. Smarter choices make for a better greener future.
We’re really proud to have Liam as our Sustainability Co-ordinator. Working together across all sectors we can create a workforce with the required skills and understanding of sustainability. The role can help guide us in the right direction and champion this great cause.
Find out more about Scotland’s green journey and the current campaign to get support across all sectors.
Scotland’s green journey