Sustainability
Houses account for 30 per cent of the UK’s total energy use, 27 per cent of UK carbon dioxide emissions and around 24 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental Agency
England’s 25 million homes – which produce 58.5 million tonnes of CO2 every year – emit the equivalent of the average annual use of 28 million cars.
National Housing Federation
Our passion for beautifully constructed projects is matched by our commitment to create builds with the smallest possible environmental impact. By embracing innovation and demonstrating the benefits behind sustainable construction strategies, we encourage our clients to make green choices without compromising on quality. We will work with you to develop bespoke solutions that minimise the impact of your build and maximise its energy performance.
We aim to reach Net Zero by 2030. To achieve this, we will encourage our clients to make the right environmental decisions for their build and will also work with our suppliers to ensure we procure products in the most sustainable manner possible. We can negate our carbon footprint by purchasing smartly, reducing waste, and using materials thoughtfully. We have already electrified our fleet and we encourage our operatives to travel via public transport to reduce emissions.
The climate emergency means that sustainability has to be a key aspect of the construction of your build and the ways you live within your reconfigured space. We will use active and passive approaches to improve the energy efficiency of your property during the build process. By working closely with you, we will develop a strategy to optimise your EPC, reduce emissions, minimise reliance on fossil fuels, and source materials sustainably.
Get in touch with our team to arrange a consultation and discuss the green potential of your build.
Call us on 020 8930 2736, email us at info@charles-alexander.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.
Thinking sustainably doesn’t need to involve an all-or-nothing approach. Your entire project can be built around cutting-edge green technologies, or you can opt to include sustainable elements within an otherwise traditional build. Investing in an environmentally conscious approach to construction will incur a higher initial cost but produces lower running costs and provides the satisfaction that you have invested in the environment as well as your property.