Now more than ever, we need to take care of the world around us and ensure its survival for future generations.
And with 40% of carbon emissions coming from homes, we have made a commitment to play our part in creating a healthier, greener future - by designing new environmentally friendly homes and reducing the emission of harmful greenhouse gases from existing homes.
Learn about our approach to meeting net zero for our existing homes by watching the animation below:
Read a transcript of the 'Creating homes for a healthier, greener future' animation [pdf, 69KB] 
Only together can we truly tackle climate change. And we don’t have to make big changes to make a difference - if everyone took even a few small actions, they would soon add up.
The first step to work out what you can do to help, is calculating your carbon footprint. These are the activities which cause the biggest climate change emissions. The main contributors are:
- heating and powering our homes (as well as the energy that goes into the materials to build them)
- how we get around – particularly car use
- what we eat
- the things we buy.
There are a few tools you can use to help you calculate your carbon footprint:
- WWF footprint calculator - an easy to use tool, which gives you some great information.
- Carbon footprint – this one needs a bit more information but provides a more detailed output.
Now that you've calculated your carbon footprint, take a look at our hints and tips in the links below to help you reduce your impact on the planet.
Your home and travel
Taking action to reduce your emissions at home and with travel will make a big difference – to the environment and your bank balance.
Lifestyle
Food, clothes and furniture all play a part in creating significant waste. Check out our suggestions for where to start with cutting back.
Waste and recycling
Reduce your waste, reuse items and recycle what you can in your area!