Future Homes Hub
Working in partnership on the climate and environment plan for new homes. We’ve joined the Future Homes Hub to help shape practical solutions for lower-carbon housing.
Enhancing local habitats through targeted environmental initiatives
We're committed to enhancing every community that we work in. We're constantly challenging ourselves, our partners, and our supply chain, to identify better ways to deliver.
This includes developing initiatives that create lasting natural capital within our communities. It isn't all about big national solutions. We know that sometimes the smallest local initiatives can deliver the greatest local impact.
For the planet
"We know that the construction and regeneration sectors have a genuine role to play. It's for the planet, for people and for business. We are taking steps to reduce our environmental impact during our construction activities and are implementing a range of measures to achieve this.
In 2024, for example, Lovell diverted 99.7% of our waste nationally from Landfill. Our parent company, Morgan Sindall Group become the first construction company in the UK to achieve accredited science-based emission reduction targets and, in 2012, the first non-FTSE 350 company ever to be included in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index.
Morgan Sindall Group achieves 'A' in 2024 CDP Climate Change List
Morgan Sindall Group has received an 'A' grade from CDP for the sixth year running, recognising its transparency and efforts on climate action. As one of only 424 companies globally to achieve this top rating, the company has been singled out for its leadership in sustainability each year for the past three years. The Group is driving real progress in reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices across its supply chain. The full methodology and criteria for the 'A' List is available via the link.
Reducing environmental impact
Lovell is committed to minimising the environmental footprint of our projects. We take practical steps to reduce waste on site and cut greenhouse gas emissions. From sustainable building practices to careful consideration of local surroundings, our initiatives are designed to deliver measurable benefits for the communities where we work.
Blenheim Palace
The Dorn Valley woodlands (as part of our 25-year initiative with Blenheim Estate Land to help plant 270,000 trees of 27 different species) is transforming the local environment by creating 9 new woodlands.
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Fuel
Lovell adopted Science Based Targets for reducing its carbon emissions some years ago, and recognised diesel use in our site operations (primarily generators and telehandlers) was a major contributor to our CO2 production.
The Pallet Loop
Lovell has set ambitious targets for reducing waste and increasing recycling rates and it measures the performance by using two key indicators: waste intensity and landfill diversion rate.
Latest Sustainability articles
New Sustainability Standards for UK Housing
The UK government has introduced new sustainability standards for housing developments, requiring all new homes to meet net-zero carbon emissions by 2025. Key requirements include:Enhanced energy efficiency measuresRenewable energy integrationSustainable materials and construction methodsBiodiversity net gain requirementsLovell Homes is already...
Lovell Homes Wins Prestigious Industry Award
Lovell Homes has been awarded the Housing Excellence Award for its innovative approach to sustainable development. The award recognises:Outstanding design and construction qualityCommitment to environmental sustainabilityPositive community impactInnovation in housing deliveryThis recognition reflects our dedication to excellence and our ongoing...
Lovell launches construction of energy-efficient homes in Hessle
Lovell has officially broken ground on its latest eco-conscious housing development in Hessle, marking the start of construction on 54 new homes.Valued at £19 million, this mixed-tenure development will feature cutting-edge air source heat pumps, making it entirely gas-free, a...
Hopes for national success after regional win
Lovell, in collaboration with King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, have already secured a regional award and are hoping to continue this success by being crowned winner at the national awards later this month.The project, featuring 105 new homes...
Lovell wins UK National Gypsum Trophy for Holt development
We are thrilled to announce that Lovell has won the UK National Gypsum Trophy in the ‘residential category’ for our work on Heath Farm in Holt, Norfolk.This award from British Gypsum celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and the use of sustainable plasterboard...
Lovell teams up with Holt Town Council to plant thousands of bulbs to help town bloom
On Tuesday 15 October 2024, Lovell employees volunteered their time during their lunch break to help Holt Town Council to plant thousands of bulbs along Beresford Road in Holt.Sasha Bainbridge, partnerships director at Lovell, said: “We are always eager to...
Responsible Business Update
The Lovell Responsible Business report for 2023 has now been publishedEach year we produce a responsible business report which provides updates on our work in this area. All our Lovell regions contribute to the report, but there is so much...
Lovell launches Tomorrow Home programme
National partnerships developer and contractor, Lovell, has launched a pioneering new pilot housing programme, called Tomorrow Home, to develop state-of-the-art, low-carbon smart homes that will help to address the climate crisis, and importantly save residents money.A Tomorrow Home demonstration home...
Our Projects
JCB explore the future of hydrogen technology in construction
In a pivotal step toward understanding the future of sustainable construction, members of the Lovell team recently visited JCB’s headquarters to gain insight into their cutting-edge work in hydrogen technology.The visit provided a unique opportunity to explore JCB’s innovative approaches...
Ringswell Avenue, Exeter
Lovell is creating 60 affordable homes for its partner LiveWest on land off Ringswell Avenue in Exeter.The 1.5 hectare site was originally home to St Lukes High School – and was left available following the construction of St Nicholas Catholic...
Reducing Waste at Lovell
As a leading provider of affordable and sustainable housing in the UK, Lovell is committed to reducing its environmental impact and enhancing social value. One of the key aspects of this commitment is reducing the amount of waste generated by...