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Sustainability

Our sustainability journey

We're committed to making a lasting impact, just as our founder, William Sutton, envisioned 125 years ago – providing homes to those who need them most is at the core of who we are.

Today, as we face escalating living costs and environmental challenges, we're stepping up our efforts. Our mission is clear: lead the transition to net zero carbon homes by 2050, generating over £3bn worth of social value along the way.

It's not a new beginning; it's building upon the progress we've already made. We're amplifying our efforts, ensuring that everything within Clarion – every project, property, and action – contributes significantly to positive change for people and the planet.

Clare Miller, Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group

Reflecting on Clarion Housing Group's performance in 2024/25

Miles Lewis, Director of Sustainability, reflects on the organisation’s successes and challenges of the last year.

Turning up the dial

All the success we've achieved this year is just a continuation of the significant progress we've made, we're now just turning up the dial to ensure that every action we take across Clarion, every home we build or manage is fit for our residents, our people and our planet.

In 2024/25 we:

  • Delivered £130.3m in social value of which £128.3m was as a result of the work of our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures
  • Directly invested more than £22m in energy efficiency measures
  • Achieved EPC C or above on 76% of our existing homes.

Sustainability at Clarion

At Clarion, we are committed to delivering significant environmental and social impact throughout everything we do.

Find out more about our sustainability strategy, work and priorities.

Recovering nature

Energy and carbon

We need to move towards renewable energy as fast as possible, and in doing so reduce our carbon emissions to net zero

Renewables and materials

We need to use less and reuse more within a circular economy

Biodiversity and nature

We need to implement biodiversity strategies to enhance and protect our natural environment

Find out more
Clarion resident gardening

Restoring social equality

Social value

We need to eliminate fuel poverty and deliver positive social impact through everything we do.

Wellbeing and placemaking

We need to build and manage places that improve the physical and mental health of our residents

Climate resilience

We need to ensure our developments and communities are protected from the future risks of climate change

Find out more
Clarion residents attending yoga class

Rethinking business

Disclosure and sustainable finance

We need to openly compare ourselves to other businesses and ensure we lead the way in transparent and honest communication of achievements and challenges

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We need to celebrate the richness of our diversity and reflect the communities we serve

Ethics and procurement

We need to uphold the highest standards across every aspect of the business

Find out more
Clarion staff in the office

Making a Difference report

See how we are performing against our sustainability targets and our priorities.
Read our report
Clarion residents at green space
Clare Miller, CEO of Clarion Housing Group

"Our mission is clear: lead the transition to net zero carbon homes by 2050, generating over £3bn worth of social value along the way."

Clare Miller, Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group

How Clarion contributes towards UN SDGs