Sustainability
Driving Positive Impact: Our Alignment with the UN SDGs
The three core pillars of our ESG Strategy are aligned with the following UN SDGs to ensure that our actions deliver the highest positive impacts. The UN SDGs provide a universal framework to promote sustainable development by 2030, addressing interconnected global challenges.
As an integral part of our ESG strategy, we are committed to making a positive contribution to these global development goals. We have identified seven goals where we believe we can make a significant impact and have focused our efforts accordingly.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Our Commitment: We promote the health and well-being of all our residents and employees and seek out opportunities to positively impact the communities we invest in
Focus Areas:
- Programme of events held throughout the year on health and wellbeing topics for our residents and employees
- Partnerships with local groups to contribute to community health and well-being
- H&S considerations are high priority during development, acquisition and property management ensuring healthy living spaces for our residents
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Our Commitment: We source cost-effective renewable energy solutions for our premises and promote energy efficiency across our portfolio.
Focus Areas:
- Procurement of renewable electricity in our landlord-controlled spaces
- Roll out of solar PV on suitable roofs reducing reliance on electricity, reducing costs and improving building energy rating
- Retrofitting properties with efficient heat pumps, enhanced ventilation, window and insulation upgrades reducing consumption and resident costs
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Our Commitment: We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our company culture and contributing to a more equitable economy.
Focus areas:
- Workforce Engagement Director appointment ensures direct communication via board and workforce
- Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee allows for employee participation in promoting D&I within the organisation fostering a diverse organisation
- D&I focused training
- Supplier Code of Conduct & Modern Slavery Policy in place to ensure fair labour practices
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Our Commitment: Contribute to creating inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities.
Focus Areas:
- Investing in and developing efficient, connected, modern and well-located homes for our customers which enhance the communities in which they are situated and are located within areas with access to schools, good transport links and sustainable employment opportunities
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Our Commitment: We are committed to transitioning our business and portfolio to Net Zero by 2050.
Focus Areas:
- Developing pathway to achieving a Net Zero carbon business and portfolio by 2050 focusing on enhancing the energy efficiency of our portfolio and sourcing energy from renewable sources
- Preparing a Climate Transition plan
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Our Commitment: We endeavour to preserve and enhance biodiversity across our portfolio and seek to create biodiversity net positive spaces, premises and promote energy efficiency across our portfolio.
Focus Areas:
- Participation in the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
- Swift Bird nest programme to assist conservation
- New developments include Green roofs
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
Our Commitment: We will work in partnership with our residents and key suppliers to fulfil the ambitions of our ESG strategy.
Focus Areas:
- Community partnerships and collaboration
- Industry collaboration with Irish Green Building Council, Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland, Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Uisce Eireann, Irish Institutional Property and the Department of Housing
- Vendor Engagement programme
- Resident Engagement programme
