DERBYSHIRE, UK – Clowes Developments has gone an important step further to underpin its commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles by teaming with ESG experts BE Design. The partnership will seek to focus in on ESG through the levels of land use and development, right through to asset management, that guide Clowes Developments and dovetails with company practice with the increasing environmental demands being put on construction.
Responding to the growing pressure the construction sector is under for improved environmental performance, Clowes Developments has taken up the call for an end-to-end ESG approach. The collaboration with BE Design underscores Clowes’ commitment to “building for future generations,” a principle that perhaps could be said to have informally guided the company up to now, but which is being professionalized into a long-term, actionable strategy.
The ESG strategy is not an ad-hoc gesture; it has an integral part of everyday operations across the businesses. This includes the focus on land planning, sustainable development practices, and responsible asset management. By integrating ESG into its core operations, Clowes Developments endeavours to establish a new perpetuating benchmark standard within the construction industry, showing that environmental care may align with commercial enterprise.
Carbon Reduction and the Planet Mark
Carbon reduction is one of the most significant pieces of Clowes Developments’ ESG strategy and in this respect, the business has searched for certification with Planet Mark, a leading carbon tracking and sustainability certification platform founded by Steve Malkin and backed by the Eden Project. Planet Mark looks into the measurement of carbon emissions of businesses – and then the said emissions are disclosed so that businesses such as that of Clowes can develop a credible carbon reduction strategy while remaining within the legal threshold.
There are a lot of current regulations for which the Planet Mark certification might help Clowes Developments maintain fitness, while also improving operational effectiveness. Managed by utility coordinator Daniel Houldey-Wright, the process includes capturing detailed energy usage data to meet the requirements of SECR scope 1 and 2. A data-oriented approach enables Clowes to track its carbon footprint true to life and carry on targeted reduction strategies.
Leadership and Continuous ESG Management
Strategy development and execution with regard to ESG at Clowes developments are driven through an organizational approach, whereby senior organizational leaders—such as Thomas Clowes, James Richards, and Kate Henderson—take a proactive leadership role in not only pioneering the current initiatives but also in the constant refinement of the approach. This will keep ESG at the heart of all the corporation’s activities regarding which leaders pledged to continue changing and improving with new challenges and opportunities.
We have just completed our first year of Planet Mark certification and it was an important landmark in the ESG journey for Clowes Developments. BE Design is now working closer still with the Clowes leadership team to further develop the ESG strategy, and in the creation of bespoke carbon reduction initiatives. This is likely to be announced later this year and actioned with full transparency and accountability to stakeholders.
Industry Context and ESG Significance
According to the World Green Building Council, the construction sector accounts for 39% of energy-related carbon emissions worldwide. Operational emissions attributed to heating, cooling, and power take up 28% of this, whereas 11% is accounted for by materials and construction activity. In this light, it is commendable for Clowes Developments to reduce its carbon footprint, and the very sustainability of the industry cannot do without it.
By actively engaging with ESG principles and setting stringent standards for carbon reduction, Clowes Developments secures a top position in sustainable construction. Such efforts on the part of this business evidence an initiative towards environmental responsibility that many more in the sector should take up.
Conclusion
Clowes Developments is working with BE Design and dedicated to the Planet Mark certification, making such a company one that strives to have ESG embedded in all aspects of its organization. Moving forward with the rest of the construction sector, Clowes is making sure all its operations go beyond the expectations set for it in the fields of environment and social implications. This initiative shows just how much trust Clowes has had in building for future generations and has now been strengthened with a strategic emphasis on sustainability and governance.
Source: Clowes Developments