Maintaining a sustainable business

Chris Tinker - Regeneration Chairman, Board member responsible for sustainability

The effects of the economic downturn have been felt particularly acutely by the housebuilding sector, necessitating a radical industry-wide response. Housing production has been cut by as much as 50%, together with commensurate overhead and staff reductions and other income generating and cash conservation measures which are a pre-requisite for survival.

This economic environment presents a significant challenge to the Government’s ambitions in the areas of capacity, affordable housing and the Code for Sustainable Homes.

We remain committed to our mission of being the leading developer of sustainable housing and mixed-use communities. However, with the economics of the sector fundamentally altered – and regulation an increasing burden on housebuilders – we have to take a pragmatic approach to development and we are seeking a mature dialogue with Government.

Our response in terms of the numbers of homes we delivered and the land we bought

How we engage with government

The way we manage sustainability at Crest

How we engage our stakeholders.

We remain committed to being the leading developer of sustainable housing and mixed-use communities.