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Thriving communities news
Redrow appoints new Sustainability Director
We’re pleased to have appointed Garry Cornell as Sustainability Director, working across all aspects of our operations to amplify the businesses sustainability and environmental credentials as we deliver on our commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2050.
Redrow's science based carbon reduction targets update January 2023
Redrow is proud to announce that our near-term scope 1 and 2, and scope 3 targets have been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Redrow becomes first large housebuilder to introduce heat pumps and underfloor heating as standard
We’re making further strides to future proof our homes and help customers lower their energy use. In an industry first, from this month homes on all our upcoming developments will be heated using air source heat pumps as we move away from traditional gas boilers.
Sustainability gong for Redrow at the Global Good Awards
We’re proud to have won a global award for the sustainability of our supply chain. We won joint bronze at the Global Good Awards, alongside Microsoft, in the Sustainable Supply Chain category.
Redrow announces it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series
Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.
Redrow supports Sustrans charity as part of 1,000 days pledge
Building thriving communities is at the heart of everything we do, and we recognise the difference we can create through supporting our local communities and charitable projects. Our ‘1,000 Days’ employee campaign encourages colleagues to choose their preferred cause or project to support.
Recycled paint cans transformed into school benches
A Stockport primary school is the proud owner of two recycled benches and a newly painted play pod. Housebuilder Redrow has donated the benches, made entirely from paint cans, to Ladybrook Primary School, Bramhall.
Redrow commits to fuelling the future
As one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, Redrow has a responsibility to meet the aim set by the UK government to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050. This is, of course, not an insignificant challenge. Yet we believe that it is also a great opportunity to learn and innovate, and to future-proof the homes and communities we build.
Redrow supports the circular economy
Redrow is proud to support the circular economy, a solution framework that tackles global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution.
Low-carbon home reduces fuel bills and cuts emissions at Great Milton Park, Newport
Customers at Great Milton Park in Newport are beginning their journey to net zero with the introduction of air source heat pumps as a trial alternative to traditional gas heating.
Redrow steps up its commitment on UKGBC’s Climate Commitment Platform
Redrow has strengthened its pledge on the UK Green Building Council’s Climate Commitment Platform – reflecting the progress that has taken place since first contributing in 2019.
Redrow introduces innovative low-carbon home pilot
Redrow will pilot its first gas-free, low-carbon home as part of its drive towards becoming a net-zero business– and in line with its wider sustainability commitments.
Redrow sets ambitious target to achieve Net Zero across whole business and supply chain by 2050
As part of its climate change strategy Redrow has announced an ambitious commitment to achieving science-based net-zero emissions by no later than 2050 across its own operations, the homes it builds, and the operations within its supply chain.
Prize for Redrow at International Environmental Awards
National housebuilder Redrow has won a global award for its efforts to reduce waste.
Redrow celebrates 5 years working in partnership with the Community Wood Recycling Scheme
We’re proud to say October 2021 marks our 5-year anniversary, working in partnership with the Community Wood Recycling Scheme, a national network which provides a collection and recycling service for excess wood.
Redrow recognised by the National Allotment Society for plans to develop more community allotments
A recent article published on the National Allotment Society website, praised Redrow for creating new allotments across the country and said “a round of applause goes to the far-sighted housebuilding companies creating allotments along with new housing developments.”
Redrow secures its position as one of the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders 2021
In cooperation with the independent data company, Statista, the FT has revealed details of impressive corporate progress in fighting climate change, and Redrow is in good company.
New flexible bus service arrives at Ebbsfleet Garden City
ArrivaClick, the flexible on-demand bus service, is coming to Ebbsfleet in Kent in partnership with Redrow and Henley Camland.
Redrow exceeds construction waste recycling target for the fourth consecutive year
Our main focus when it comes to reducing construction waste is on eliminating waste from all works on site in the first instance. We also continue to ensure that any waste created is reused or recycled as appropriate.
Using TCFD to Plan for Climate Change
We recognise that there are business risks associated with climate change due to the physical risks associated with it.
Redrow launches waste reduction programme as it reinforces environmental commitment
Redrow diverted 97% of construction waste from landfill in 2020
‘Global Good’ top 3 placing recognises Redrow’s sustainability success
Redrow has won its first ever Global Good Award for social and environmental sustainability.
Narrow and undermining: ‘Living with Beauty’ recommendations disappoint leading housebuilder
Titled ‘Living with Beauty’, many expected the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission’s report to be widely focused on how to build beautiful communities and homes for residents across the country at scale.
Zero Carbon Community Centre at Caddington Woods
Redrow’s South Midlands division have excelled in designing a new state-of-the-art community centre, which is classified as a Zero Carbon building.
We go for the gold for the fourth year in a row in NextGeneration industry benchmark
We have been awarded a gold level status in this year’s NextGeneration Benchmark, retaining third place for the fourth year in a row.
Redrow Homes contributes more than £314 million annually to local communities
Redrow invest in facilities and infrastructure that benefit customers and the surrounding community.
Keeping it current: The number of electric car chargers rises
It is vital that house builders offer residents the chance to future-proof their new homes and install charging facilities for electric vehicles.
Redrow demonstrates climate commitment on UK Green Building Council platform
We are actively encouraging the drive towards decarbonising the built environment and we continually monitor and evaluate progress against our environmental objectives.
Redrow NW wins Biodiversity Award for the White Lion Nature Reserve
The White Lion Nature Reserve on our Heritage Park Development in Penymynydd has won the small-scale project of the year award at this year’s CIRIA’s Biodiversity BIGChallenge Awards.
Saxon Square receives Certificate of Excellence from Considerate Constructors
Last week, Saxon Square received an outstanding achievement and certificate of excellence from the Considerate Constructors Scheme. The site has complied with the Scheme's Code of Considerate Practice by achieving a score of 8 or above in each of the five sections (Appearance, Community, Environment, Safety and Workforce).
Food waste upcycled into Biogas Energy
At Redrow Head Office, we’ve been working with our environmental solutions company Veolia to look into ways we can better manage our office waste. Subsequent to this review, we have introduced a new procedure for the food waste produced from the canteen.
Redrow wins NextGeneration Innovation Award for Social Value Calculator
The NextGeneration initiative, which benchmarks the sustainability performance of the UK’s largest homebuilders, has selected Redrow to receive the 2019 NextGeneration Innovation Award. This is awarded to a homebuilder that has demonstrated initiatives that go far beyond the criteria used for the benchmark.
Redrow Homes contributes to the HBF Waste Group
The future of waste management and its impact on the environment was the focus at a meeting in London.
Redrow achieves BREEAM certification for the sustainable refurbishment of Blake Tower
Redrow has achieved a BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment ‘Very Good’ rating for the redevelopment of the 17-storey iconic Blake Tower. The Grade II listed tower block forms part of London's Brutalist Barbican Estate and was built in 1968 by architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, who also designed the Barbican Estate in the 1950s.
Advancing Net-Zero Carbon, what does it mean for housebuilding?
Most sectors of the economy will need to dramatically cut their emissions to achieve Net Zero by 2050 including housebuilding, as 14% of UK greenhouse gas emissions come from domestic dwellings.
Innovative re-use of waste materials in the North West Division
Redrow aims to continually improve in the field of waste management and in particular, the proportion of waste sent to landfill. Our North West Division sets a good example for others to follow and through implementing circular economy practices; they have been able to benefit both environmentally and financially.
Redrow encourages the reuse of wood in line with Circular Economy Principles
Redrow Homes have been working with The Community Wood Recycling Scheme to increase the reuse of waste wood.
Redrow pioneers social value calculator to reveal the impact of healthy, friendly communities
Living in a well-designed community, having good neighbours who welcome new residents, and who speak to each other on a regular basis, can add just over £34million worth of social value to a community, according to our latest research into communities and social value.
Redrow and Wildlife Trusts team up to develop new biodiversity nature-friendly development strategy
Redrow announced a significant corporate partnership with The Wildlife Trusts which will see the two organisations work together to develop a group wide wildlife strategy for all of Redrow’s sites.
Redrow's sustainability strategy takes home gold in NextGeneration industry benchmark
Today it was announced that Redrow won gold for the third year in a row in the NextGeneration 2018 Benchmark, which assesses and ranks the UK’s 25 largest homebuilders on their sustainability performance.
Redrow site managers recognised for outstanding dedication to Health & Safety by the NHBC
Five Redrow site managers from across the country have been awarded commended status in the NHBC’s annual Health and Safety Awards. Now in its ninth year, this is the only health and safety awards ceremony exclusively for the construction industry that recognises site managers who prioritise the health and wellbeing of their teams.
Redrow and Bumblebee Conservation Trust team up to save Britain's bumblebees
Redrow and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust celebrate next phase of their strategic partnership with educational event at the housebuilder’s Amington Green site.
Redrow joins the UK Green Building Council
Redrow, the leading UK housebuilder, has become a Gold Leaf member of the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) as part of its commitment to building sustainable homes and communities.
Redrow retains WWF's coveted 'Three Trees'
Redrow has secured the coveted ‘Three Trees’ status from the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) for the second year in a row. Redrow was the first UK housebuilder to achieve the status and has been awarded for its ongoing work to promote responsible forest management and eradicating illegal wood products from their supply chain.
Award win for hedgehog highways at national biodiversity awards
Hedgehog Highways, a scheme developed by Redrow West Country, has won a prestigious award at the Big Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2017.
Redrow race night raises almost £43,000 for hospice
£43,000 for hospice THE J’s Hospice in Essex is on to a winner after teaming up with Redrow Homes for a charity race night which raised almost £43,000.
Redrow helps tidy up the Taff
Redrow Homes South Wales took to the banks of the river Taff last weekend to take part in the Great Taff Tidy. Armed with bin bags and litterpickers, around 300 volunteers, including 17 staff members from the Redrow Homes South Wales Office, turned out to help clean up the Taff and its surrounding area.
Creating Britain’s new communities
Second only to doctor’s surgeries – 98% of people say high-speed broadband is most important factor for social well-being in their community
Joining the war on waste with the rWrP campaign
We’ve become an ambassador for The right Waste, right Place (rWrP) campaign to raise awareness of Duty of Care legislation around waste management. rWrP provides practical information to help businesses from a broad...
Trainees add magic touch to Hope House garden
A new fairy garden has been unveiled at Hope House children’s hospice in Oswestry following an ambitious makeover project. The garden, which offers a quiet and peaceful area for families at the hospice to relax in, was given...
School gardening club has seeds for success
Budding gardeners at Barton Seagrave Primary School in Northants will be able to grow their love for the outdoors in a dedicated space created with help from Redrow and its landscapers. The school’s previous wildlife...
Redrow working in partnership in Liverpool
The Liverpool Housing Partnership is a unique collaboration between Liverpool City Council, Redrow and Liverpool Mutual Homes, designed to drive up the range and quality of properties in the city of Liverpool. Redrow Homes and LMH...
Partnership will help to boost bee numbers
We’re the only major home builder to partner with the trust, and have recently strengthened our relationship by undertaking a pilot project at our Saxon Brook development in Pinhoe, Exeter. The pilot project involved creating a tailored...
Community kitchen garden spruced up in volunteers week
A team of 14 green-fingered employees from our head office in Flintshire has helped Mostyn Kitchen Garden turn over a new leaf with a makeover. Organised as part of our activities for Volunteers’ Week 2016, the group transformed...
Kate is helping to hone our sustainability focus
Bringing a wealth of experience from the third sector, we’ve appointed Kate Harcus as sustainability and social responsibility advisor to help us build on our reputation as a company that cares. Part of our now five-strong...
Redrow helps pupils celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire
We helped a North Yorkshire primary school to gear up for the Tour de Yorkshire with a day of cycling fun and educational activities. ‘Le Tour’ passed through Sherburn-in-Elmet on route from Otley to Doncaster, close to Athelstan...
Redrow is helping to drive car club research
We’ve helped to steer new research into how car clubs can benefit new developments. By providing funding and contributing a case study, we’ve supported the creation of a new report by Carplus, in collaboration with the University of...
School wins first place for energy saving commercial
We recently invited schoolchildren across West London to create a 60 second audio commercial to explain to other young people how important energy saving measures are in the home and raise awareness of how new homes are built...
Raising awareness for Fairtrade fortnight
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 and bring awareness to ways of helping farmers worldwide get a better deal, we recently hosted a Fairtrade Big Brunch event at our Flintshire headquarters. Fairtrade supports those who produce our food...
Consumer research findings challenge thinking
Our latest research has challenged the long-held claim that customer demand for purchasing sustainable homes is limited. On the contrary, 63% of the 1,730 prospective new homebuyers we surveyed indicated a desire to purchase...
Families enjoy learning about birdlife
Families flocked to our open day held in partnership with the RSPB at our development in the Lancashire coastal village of Banks, near Southport. To support the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch – the world’s largest wildlife survey...
Redrow wins silver award for Sustainability
We’ve been rewarded for our efforts to become more sustainable with a silver award from NextGeneration, an independent organisation which benchmarks the UK’s top 25 housebuilders on their sustainability performance. Launched...
Redrow's Exeter green team commuter challenge
A 12 strong team of competitive-commuters met in at Exeter for our commuter ‘Top Gear style’ race to determine the fastest, greenest, cheapest, safest and easiest way to commute across the city to our office in Pynes Hill. As the clock...
Support to improve health in urban environments
We’re supporting ambitious research into the impacts of urban living on people’s health. Funded under the Wellcome Trust's prestigious new initiative, Our Planet, Our Health, the three-year project will provide valuable insights...
Redrow is supporting sustainable timber!
We’re committed to improving timber regulation and have signed up to the WWF Industry Statement to prove it. As a major purchaser of timber products, we have welcomed the introduction of a regulation that is more...
Showing how we've met the big challenge
Our sustainability team is celebrating after Redrow was shortlisted for two awards in the BIG Biodiversity Challenge. Run by CIRIA (the construction industry research and information association), the awards invite organisations...
Redrow's Head office goes green for eco-day
In a bid to reduce their carbon footprint, employees at our head office have taken part in a ‘green day’, swapping their cars for alternative methods of transport and learning how to drive more economically in an eco-driving simulator...
Redrow scores award for going green
We are delighted to have been recognised for our efforts, by winning the ‘Green Award’ at the 2014 Daily Post Business Awards, which were sponsored by the Welsh Government and Bangor University. The accolade recognises good...
