Our Sustainability Strategy
The strategy focuses on our own activities, to maximise positive environmental and social outcomes, minimising negative impacts. However, we have a key responsibility to use our influence to support others. Therefore, you are invited to be a part of this ongoing journey toward sustainability.
Our Sustainability Strategy Framework
We follow the well-established Environmental, Social and Governance approach. The three areas of the framework each have three overarching goals, which are defined in the Strategy.
Our People
We are led by, supported by and serve people in Letchworth Garden City, and have an influence that spans multiple stakeholders.
Positioned to deliver culture, leisure and education, we will connect with others to improve health, wellbeing and prosperity through our activities.
Our Planet
We are the largest landlord in the Garden City. Most of our assets are office, retail, industrial and residential spaces, we also have listed investments. We have responsibilities for the majority of the 5,500 acre Garden City estate.
Therefore our impact on the environment and reliance on our planet’s resources is significant. Our strategy puts action in place so that we can all continue to benefit from the best of town and country.
Our Purpose
Delivering positive environmental and social results will be achieved by checking that governance across all areas of the foundation supports the right decisions.
We will focus on the foundation’s resilience so we can continue to support cultural, architectural and natural heritage.
Relationship to Strategy 2028
Each aim in Strategy 2028 supports the Sustainability Strategy Framework Goals. For example, Great place to Grow up requires a social campaign, program and action plan (Our Purpose). One area of focus is on green assets (Our Planet) to improve wellbeing (Our People).
Sustainability Policy
The policy document sets out a series of commitments that apply across all foundation departments. The Sustainability Policy directly supports the sustainability strategy, and complements other Foundation policy areas.
Carbon Reduction Plan
The Carbon Reduction Plan establishes our carbon footprint, communicates our plans for improvement, and explains our approach to carbon calculations. The Plan directly supports the sustainability strategy, which contains the Net Zero Carbon goal.
Sustainability Buzzwords
We try to keep things easy to understand. But sustainability can be a tricky topic. Sometimes it includes science or technical words. If you see a word you don’t know, this guide from Worldfavor explains many of them in a simple way.