Sustainability

Kebbell Homes – Our energy efficient homes make savings on energy bills

A newly built home emits on average 1.22 tonnes CO2 pa, that's 65% less than an existing home, which emits an average of 3.51 CO2 pa.

The average newly built home can save homeowners up to £979 year on their gas and electric utility bills. These savings come from advanced energy-efficient systems such as high levels of insulation, under floor heating, low energy light fittings and effective double glazed windows.

(Source: https://www.hbf.co.uk/policy/wattasave)

Net Zero Commitment and Wider Sustainability Goals

In Kebbell Homes recognition of the importance of making a full and lasting commitment to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from our activities, in support of the wider commitment of the world to limit global temperature increases and the impact on the planet of climate change, we have completed our carbon audit of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for recent years and are implementing our Carbon Reduction Plan.

Our Environmental Responsibility

We happily include all requirements such as bat boxes, hedgehog highways and bee nesting sites at our developments but wherever possible we will go that extra mile. Two such examples are Heatherfields, Hampshire where we protected a reptile nesting area and at Cornelian Fields, Scarborough we have planted many new trees to ensure we enhance the natural environment. We install solar panels wherever possible on our privately owned houses and have used air source heat pumps since 2017.

We have used under floor heating for many years knowing it is a more energy efficient way to heat our homes, compared to conventional central heating systems. It uses less energy and therefore has reduced carbon emissions as well as lowering energy bills for our homeowners.

Our People

We are proud of all our staff at Kebbell. Our retention rate is excellent and this is not by accident. The collaborative, empowering, inclusive culture comes from the top. The approachable, reassuring, understated calm nature of our owner and MD Nick Kebbell ensures the company enjoys an atmosphere where everyone’s opinion matters and everyone feels important and valued.

Our Sustainability Standards

We ensure 100% of our timber is sourced from certified Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sources.

We actively promote recycling, minimising single-use plastics and are committed to reducing waste. Currently, over 97% of our skip waste is recycled.

We will not enter or maintain relationships with individuals or organisations engaged in activities which go against our ethical standards