We are thrilled to be the first housing association to achieve the Carbon Neutral International Standard and the United Nations Climate Neutral Now initiative participation.
The Climate Neutral Now initiative was launched in 2015 to encourage action towards a net-zero emissions world by 2050 to tackle climate change. Achieving this standard required believe housing to measure our carbon footprint for all our business activities and to take actions to reduce it as much as possible – and then compensate for any emissions that cannot be avoided. We officially reached carbon neutrality for all the footprint that was measured. The pioneering commitment is just part of our work to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.
It’s a fantastic achievement and we are extremely proud to be the first housing association to achieve this standard. When we talk about preventing or reducing environmental impact, it would be easy to be overwhelmed by this challenge. However, we have in place a comprehensive green plan that ensures that all the small steps we take contribute to our overall vision.
A range of electric vans and cars has been added to believe housing’s fleet as it continues to find ways to reduce its carbon footprint.
believe housing employees took part in a community action day to help residents and tidy up areas of West Rainton.
Fresh food harvested from believe housing's allotment has been donated to four community groups in the Seaham and Bishop Auckland areas.
Work to upgrade the energy efficiency of 1,000 County Durham homes has reached a milestone, just in time for the arrival of winter.
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