Introduction

We are delighted to share with you our sustainability story.

It’s compelling and one that we are not only very proud of but shows how Gleeson Homes is 100% aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 11 and its first target of “safe affordable housing for everyone”.

Here’s our introduction – meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations

People

Having a sustainable business means having the right people in the right roles and ensuring that they are supported, trained and working in a safe and enjoyable environment. We invest heavily in our people to help them become the best version of themselves.
Our people play a major part in the success of Gleeson and its long term sustainability.

Communities

We transform derelict, brownfield land in areas of deprivations that are in need of regeneration into thriving communities where young first time buyers on low to average incomes want to live.

We contribute to many local initiatives and also get involved with schools and grass root sports team to support them financially.

90% of our customers recommend Gleeson.

Environment

We recognise that housebuilding can have a negative impact on the environment but are doing all we can to mitigate this. 98% of our waste is diverted from landfill and we aim for this to be 100%. We use sustainable products, and plant and are reducing annually our CO2 emissions.

The sum up

Gleeson’s approach to sustainability has been recognised and we have been awarded the most sustainable UK business at the National PLC Awards. Sustainability is a never ending journey and we are working as a team to reach our goals

The full film

Sustainability is not a tick box exercise. It’s an ethos that we deeply believe in and is about our aim to benefit Communities, People and the Environment.

Here we tell our full sustainability story. We hope it inspires you and demonstrates out passion and commitment to continue this journey.

People

Our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to employing talented, passionate people who live local to our developments.

Communities

We build communities, allowing young people to escape the rent trap and create wealth through home ownership, planting down lifelong roots in their local area

Environment

We care about the health and growth of the environment, striving to ensure that we protect local wildlife living close to our developments, recycle our waste and use sustainable material sources.

Corina

Single buyer Coco was renting a small one-bedroom flat in Nottingham before purchasing her two-bedroom Gleeson home with a garden in September 2020.

Josh and Tania

Homeownership is particularly significant for Tania, as 10 years ago she was homeless and living on the streets of York.

Lauren and Matt

After spending the last two years renting a one-bedroom flat, with no parking or garden. Lauren and Matt were keen to get onto the property ladder but never imagined they would be able to own a three-bedroom detached home, until they found Gleeson.

Brad and Charmaine

Brad and Charmaine were renting a flat in Manchester and saving up ready to go to Thailand, but when lockdown hit they realised how much they wanted to buy a house with a garden and their holiday was cancelled.