We're positioning ourselves at the forefront of the sustainability agenda in Scotland by:

• improving the energy efficiency of homes
• improving customers' understanding and ability to control energy use
• introducing renewable technologies
• working in partnership with key stakeholders including energy companies, the Scottish Government and voluntary agencies.

Our energy stategy

Reprioritising our investment programmes. 40% of expenditure is now targeted at energy efficiency and heating improvements.

Investing in innovative research and development. Our new build pilot projects were independently monitored and showed up to 75% reduction in household carbon emissions.

Tackling fuel poverty with customers through our home energy advice team.

Helping communities access Scottish Climate Challenge funding to support the reduction of carbon emissions.

Developing ideas and promoting best practice. 'Reuse House' was an empty property that's been transformed into a show home using only recycled products.

Being ISO 14001 accredited. This is an internationally recognised standard in environmental management.

Introducing video conferencing in our offices to reduce staff travel. 99,000 business miles and 29CO² tonnes have been saved so far.

Increasing the amount of office waste recycling from 3700kg to 6600kg.

Helping staff reduce their own carbon emissions. We offer benefits including free home insulation surveys, discounted insulation, energy and water saving devices and discounted bike loans.