The Group's principal strategic objective is to deliver growth in shareholder value, year on year, through responsible development. We believe that creating sustainable communities adds real value and opens up new business opportunities. The Group is committed to implementing the principles of sustainable development throughout its business.
We are continuing to adapt to meet the changes that are now demanded in response to climate change and the broader sustainability agenda. However, our strategy is to meet the requirements in a responsible, measured way that enables communities to be sustainable economically, socially and environmentally.
Adding Value
With sustainability being a core principle of the planning system, we believe that good corporate citizenship benefits all our stakeholders and further enhances new business prospects. We continue to 'future proof' our business to ensure that our approach reflects new and emerging policies, legislation and reporting standards, and meets the increasing aspirations of our stakeholders and customers.
Our business strategy seeks to maintain the Group's reputation for producing high quality products that will augment our status with our stakeholders. We are also ensuring that our approach is increasingly adding value as we continue to refine our business model.
We encourage teamwork throughout the Group and an enjoyable approach to work, whilst retaining our culture for being straightforward and trustworthy with our partners and for honouring our commitments.
For detailed information visit our Environmental, Ethical and Social (ESE) Report.
Information correct as at 15/07/2008
"Our partnership with Countryside Properties has delivered a development with strong environmental credentials which also sits lightly in its surroundings. We're delighted that our strong desire to build greener solutions into the construction of the Village has been recognised by Countryside Properties and we are pleased to welcome the first residents."
Patrick Begg, Director of the National Trust's Thames & Solent region commenting on Cliveden Village, near Taplow, Buckinghamshire.
