We’ve just launched the brand-new Biodiversity Pathway to 2030 document following dedicated work by our Sustainability Team with invaluable contributions from key stakeholders as well as you, our residents. We are proud to produce such a comprehensive document focused on supporting and increasing biodiversity.
The initiative was developed through extensive work led by Kerry Briffitt, our Biodiversity and Sustainability Lead. Kerry has been instrumental in driving this project forward, coordinating surveys internally and externally, organising workshops, and setting ambitious targets to empower residents to support biodiversity at home, in communal gardens, and in their communities.
Biodiversity, the variety of life on our planet – is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Through this process, our residents have shown a deep passion for the environment and a strong commitment to improving and increasing biodiversity and open spaces. It’s why we’re proud to launch our Biodiversity Pathway to 2030 document, co-created with our residents.
This pathway outlines our biodiversity plans up to 2030, detailing how we will support and promote nature recovery across 12% of our land portfolio. This includes woodland, grass and shrub areas, green roofs, and waterways.
Dritan Uka, Director of Strategic Asset Management, added: “At Southern Housing, we recognise the critical importance of biodiversity towards a more sustainable future and the huge impact it has on the wellbeing of our residents.
“We've co-created our strategic framework including the Biodiversity Pathway to deliver an ambitious programme of enhancements and our Resident Sustainability Champions will continue to guide and support us in delivering these benefits.”
Kerry said: “I’m passionate about enriching our natural environment and want to say a big thank you to all of the residents who have helped shape the actions through the co-creation process over the past 18 months.
“I’m looking forward to working to deliver the targets within the action plan to benefit our residents and our neighbouring plant and animal species for many years to come."