Berkeley Homes is planning to become the first UK house builder to be “carbon positive” – by offsetting more carbon than it produces.
The firm said it aims to achieve a 10% reduction in carbon emissions per employee over the next two years, and will use funds from an internal carbon tax to offset any remaining emissions.
Specifically, Berkeley will: have 1,500 people undertake an apprenticeship or vocational training; aim to deliver a net biodiversity gain across its sites, ensuring that new development positively contributes to the environment; trial new “smart home” technology to boost connections for new developments.
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