Community, Environmental, News | September 2024
Helping Seaham get closer to nature
Grant funding from believe housing is helping a County Durham community get in touch with their local wildlife.
believe housing in a world environmental first
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.
By committing to make energy-efficient improvements, reduce emissions and accelerate our use of technology like electric vehicles, we can make a difference. Achieving these internationally recognised standards is proof of that, and we’re thrilled to be leading the way in the housing sector.
It’s not all about our changes, though. We will also be working closely with our customers to help them find ways to save money on energy use, and of course, reduce their emissions at the same time.
Find out more about our Green Agenda by clicking here.
people standing outside of building, electrical van
Environmental, News | May 2023
believe housing adds a splash of green to its fleet
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.
two women standing outside of house, believe housing jackets on
believe housing news, Community, cost of living, Environmental, values | March 2023
believe housing’s day of action to help customers and tidy estate
believe housing employees took part in a community action day to help residents and tidy up areas of West Rainton.
Joanne Iceton at LCBC Community Hub with Kieran Storey, from believe housing with produce from allotment
Environmental, News | November 2022
allotment produce donated to four groups
Fresh food harvested from believe housing's allotment has been donated to four community groups in the Seaham and Bishop Auckland areas.