At Story Homes, our commitment to sustainability goes far beyond bricks and mortar. Every development we build is designed not only to meet the needs of today but also to benefit future generations. Our latest 2024 Social Value Certificate – covering the North West and a portion of our Cumbria region – is a testament to that commitment, and we’re proud to share the positive impact our work has made over the past year.
Over the last year, Story Homes generated £524,989 in social value across our operations. This figure reflects our investment in people, communities, and the environment – from local job creation and training opportunities to community engagement and environmental initiatives.
We achieved an impressive 99.9% diversion from landfill, ensuring that almost all of our construction waste was reused, recycled, or otherwise kept out of landfill. This highlights our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental footprint through smarter waste management.
We prevented 1,489 tonnes of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere through responsible construction practices and sustainability-led decisions. That’s equivalent to the carbon saved by planting around 67,000 mature trees* which is a positive step toward climate resilience.
As part of our social value impact, we helped deliver 2,817 meals to those in need, demonstrating our commitment to supporting wellbeing and reducing food poverty across the communities where we build.
Every £1 we invested in sustainability and social initiatives returned an estimated £2.10 in social value. That’s a powerful reminder that doing good isn’t just the right thing to do, it also makes strong economic sense.
Our mission has always been to create communities where people love to live. That mission includes building sustainably, acting responsibly, and enriching the lives of everyone our work touches.
We are proud of the progress made so far and we’re motivated to keep building a better future.
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*One mature tree absorbs approximately 22 kg (0.022 tonnes) of CO₂ per year. 1,489/0.022 = 67,682 trees
This report was produced in partnership with Recycling Lives Services which provides services for WEEE, Batteries and Packaging Compliance as well as total waste management services for a broad range of commercial wastes. They provide UK wide coverage and are a certified B Corp who prioritise people and planet in all their operations. Their sites employ disadvantaged groups and they work closely with Recycling Lives Charity to deliver positive outcomes for offenders, reducing homelessness and tackling food poverty. They deliver services that change lives. For more information visit www. recyclinglives-services.com.
