| Assessing our Supply Chain |
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| 2007 we said |
2008 we did |
In 2009 we will |
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Develop criteria for measuring and reviewing sustainability aspects of supplier/subcontractor performance.
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Developed and applied for timber products.
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Develop broad supply chain criteria and incorporate within standard buying procedures.
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Work towards the use of 75% sustainably sourced timber. |
First audit of timber suppliers completed.
Data received on 58% of 2008 timber spend 40% found to be certified FSC or PEFC.
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Join WWF Forest Trade Network.
Complete a risk assessment on all forest products supply and work with high risk suppliers.
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Enhancing our standard specification.
For all developments submitted for planning from January 2008:
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| 2007 we said |
2008 we did |
In 2009 we will |
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Increase the proportion of dedicated energy efficient lighting to 75% in all new dwellings.
Reduce the water consumption of our standard specification to 105 litres/person/day.
Include water butts in all new homes (where practicable, including communal gardens).
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Build complete FY08:
- average dedicated lighting energy efficiency increased to 39% (FY07 25%); a quarter achieved the 75% target.
- Average water efficiency of 138 l/p/d (153 l/p/d in FY07)
- 18% with a water butt
Submitted for Planning FY08:
- one third specified at 75% energy efficiency.
- 100% of homes specified 105 l/p/d
- 60%
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Continue to incorporate a minimum of 75% dedicated energy efficiency lighting in all new homes going to planning.
Continue to apply 105 l/p/d water specification on all new homes submitted for Planning.
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| Improving the energy efficiency of the homes we build |
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| 2007 we said |
2008 we did |
In 2009 we will |
Establish a post-construction programme to monitor the effectiveness of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy. |
Post-occupancy evaluation programme being developed with a leading University. |
Conduct post-occupancy evaluation on selected developments. |
Increase our average SAP rating to 80 (out of 100). |
Average SAP rating of 81 achieved. |
Maintain average SAP rating above 80. |
Develop a range of standard energy solutions, to Code for Sustainable Homes Levels 3 and 4. |
Completed for Code level 3. |
Achieve on average a 10% improvement in carbon reduction over the current building regulation standards (10% improvement in TER).
Develop for Code level 4.
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| Construction Practices |
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| 2007 we said |
2008 we did |
In 2009 we will |
| Register all new developments from July 2008 under the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS). |
Implemented for all developments starting on-site from July 2008.
FY 08 32% of all construction sites registered
Average score of 32/40 (pass=24, 30 is industry average).
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Register 100% of sites |