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S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y The UK’s sustainability agenda will shape the physical environment we live in. In June 2019, the UK became the world’s first major economy to pass laws committing it to achieving net zero by 2050. To realise this ambition, we need to address one of the biggest challenges we face: our homes. The UK’s homes currently account for around 20% of its CO2 emissions (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy).

RETROFIT EXISTING HOMES

OF HOMES THAT EXIST TODAY WILL BE HERE IN 2050 80%

Retrofitting homes is well underway. As things stand, 54% of homes in England have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating in band D or below, compared to 86% in 2010. With 80% of homes that exist today set to be here in 2050, we have a long way to go. In fact, another 12 million homes need retrofitting to an EPC C or above (English Housing Survey).

PROPORTION OF EXISTING DWELLINGS BY EPC BAND

50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10%

5% 0%

D

E

F/G

A/B

C

Source: English Housing Survey

2010

2020

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