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 No.10 Watkin Road development in Wembley, has donated 120 replantable Christmas tree saplings to pupils at Park Lane 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.
Hifsa Mughal, a teacher at Park Lane 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 is building 229 new homes at No.10 Watkin Road a few miles away from Park Lane Primary School. The removal of the site’s car park will also remove congestion from the area, instead promoting the use of sustainable transport, including the adjacent Wembley Park underground station, ultimately leading to improvements in air quality and a greener, healthier and more attractive place to live, work and play that supports the Mayor’s Healthy Streets approach.
For further information about Barratt London or the homes available at No.10 Watkin Road, please visit www.barrattlondon.com or call 0330 057 6666.