- England has one of the oldest and least energy-efficient housing stocks in Europe
- Older properties require extensive and costly retrofit works to reach the same standards as new builds
Home Builders Federation (HBF)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Home Builders Federation (HBF) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4 tonnes of carbon per new build home/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.4 tonnes of carbon per new build home/year
2022
Energy Use
9.1K kWh per new build home/year
2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 548,000 tonnes compared to equivalent older properties
- 84% of new builds rated A or B for energy efficiency
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy Efficiency