Barratt London is once again encouraging children across the capital to think about taking a more sustainable approach to Christmas this year. The housebuilder, which is building a range of new homes at its Blackhorse View development in Walthamstow in partnership with Transport for London (TfL), has donated 120 replantable Christmas tree saplings to pupils at Mission Grove Primary School.
The campaign has been set up to highlight Barratt London’s own approach to sustainability, having committed to becoming the first housebuilder to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, to building net zero carbon homes by 2030, and to purchasing 100% of its operational energy from renewable sources.
Pupils will be able to take home their tree saplings to be enjoyed for many festive seasons to come, and they will serve as a reusable alternative to single use cut or plastic trees. The campaign is a timely encouragement for children and families to think about how everyone can take small steps towards protecting the environment and reduce waste during the gift-giving season.
Gemma Kent, Deputy Headteacher at Mission Grove Primary School, said: “We must strive towards a more sustainable lifestyle, and we welcome this donation from Barratt London to help our children do their bit to become greener. It’s a very festive take on sustainability, and we look forward to seeing the children’s trees grow!”
Pam Reardon, Sales and Marketing Director for Barratt East London, commented: “Taking a more sustainable approach as we build new homes remains our top priority and it is something we are acting on now. This is the second year we have run this festive campaign at schools near our developments and it serves as a reminder to make more environmentally considerate options. The campaign aligns with our own sustainability targets, including a 29% reduction of carbon emissions by 2025. We hope the children and their families enjoy planting and caring for their trees.”
Barratt London, in partnership with TfL, is building 350 new homes at Blackhorse View in Walthamstow, a few miles away from Mission Grove Primary School. Once complete, the development, located opposite Blackhorse Road station, will be car-free with the exception of blue badge parking spaces. It will also provide a brand-new cycle hub for the public nearby to the protected cycle route and hundreds of residents’ cycle parking spaces, making it even easier for both the local community and residents to travel sustainably by foot, bike, or public transport.
For further information about Barratt London or the homes available at Blackhorse View, please visit www.barrattlondon.com or call 0330 057 6666.