Housebuilder looks to build back greener with carbon reduction commitment

Keepmoat Homes has joined the race to net zero, committing to set company-wide targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.

The Doncaster-based homebuilder has joined over 1,000 businesses worldwide to lead the zero-carbon transition by setting emissions reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative, with an aim to restrict global warming in line with the Paris Agreement of no more than 1.5 °C.

As the UK’s largest dedicated partnership homebuilder, Keepmoat Homes has already worked to reduce its carbon emissions moving all its electricity consumption to renewable sources this year and is due to commence work on a low carbon housing development in Parklands Village, Weston-Super-Mare, in autumn.

Tim Beale, CEO of Keepmoat Homes said: “I am proud to announce our commitment to set carbon reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative and play our part in tackling climate change.

“As a company we are already taking action to reduce absolute carbon emissions from our operations, our supply chain and adapt our methods to our changing climate. Many of our local government partners have declared a climate emergency, and this pledge is our way of showing that we will do what it takes to reach net zero in line with their ambitions, including those of the national government and global science.”