Archstone Lifestyle Homes

sustainability

At Archstone Lifestyle Homes we are proud of our track record in providing high quality homes in harmony with their surroundings.

We recognise that our activities have a wide ranging effect on the local, regional and global environment.

As a leading developer in the retirement housing market we are committed to continuous improvements in energy performance and to minimise the impact of our developments on the environment.

We comply with all applicable legislation and regulations and these are regarded as minimum standards of environmental performance.

Looking ahead, we are constantly refining our outlook to set environmental targets which improve our performance and create a sustainable legacy.

We intend to take positive action to improve efficiency on the use of land, energy, water and raw materials.

We believe that innovation and social responsibility add value and confidence in our product and we take this very seriously.

We have developed an environmental policy and are committed to the following:

• Develop a management team to implement our environmental policy objectives and strategy.
• Comply with and look to exceed all applicable environmental legislation.
• Work in partnership with professional advisers and groups involved in sustainable development.
• To research more energy efficient methods of construction and renewable sources of energy. 
• Reduce the impact of our developments through the use of improved layout, excellence in design and specification.
• Have regard to potential risks to the environment and reduce waste generated by our activities.
• Promote a culture of awareness of sustainability issues within suppliers, subcontractors and customers.
• Train employees to enhance understanding of the company’s social responsibility and environmental performance.
• Take the opportunity to educate and engage our customers on environmental best practice.
• Monitor progress and review the Company’s environmental policy annually.