Green Agenda Project Key Aims:
Our green agenda encompasses policies, initiatives, and practices aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and combating climate change. For South West Care Homes this agenda is a comprehensive strategy to transition towards a greener, more sustainable future, and working towards net zero
- Establishing a Reuse and recycle ethos along with a Reduction in single use products by thoughtful buying and considering whole life of our assets when purchasing. Ensuring our waste stream providers are delivering sustainability.
- Promoting the use of local products wherever possible to reduce air miles. Asking our suppliers how they are reducing food miles and maximising sustainability in their activities.
- Using less toxic chemicals in our homes and offices by changing practices and choosing non-hazardous products where available.
- Reducing our fossil fuels consumption by reviewing heating use and investigating insulation in our homes.
- Review of water consumption and ensuring wastewater is managed to reduce impact on the environment.
- Investigating options and producing a business plan for further development of Solar/PV and other alternative energy sources for the homes, offices and vehicles.
- Promoting a sustainable transport ethos for our business and teams – EV’s / walking / cycling, providing the infrastructure in our homes to facilitate this.
- Maximising our green spaces for both people and wildlife. To enhance biodiversity for both the welfare of people and provide homes for the little things that add value to our lives.
- Ensuring our green agenda is promoted and understood by everyone who lives, works or has loved ones at South West Care Homes. Celebrating our successes and encouraging all to get involved.
Growing a Greener Future: Our Green Agenda in Action
From garden-grown fruit turned into homemade jam, to raised beds full of herbs and vegetables, and the introduction of electric maintenance vehicles, sustainability is becoming part of everyday life at South West Care Homes. Our green agenda is about practical action, reducing food miles, supporting wildlife, and making thoughtful choices that benefit both people and the planet.
From Garden to Plate
Across South West Care Homes, residents and teams are getting hands-on in the garden, growing everything from fresh herbs to seasonal vegetables, and even exploring the idea of keeping bees for honey. It’s a simple, feel-good way to reduce food miles, boost wellbeing, and bring our green agenda to life as we work towards a more sustainable future.
Garden Make Overs!
Working with the Devon Wildlife Trust “Wildlife Friendly Garden” scheme, South West Care Homes are making simple, creative changes to support nature.
Sun-Powered Care: Solar Panels Begin Rolling Out Across Our Homes
South West Care Homes is starting to roll out solar panels at locations where they’ll make the biggest impact. Not every home is suitable, but where the roof space and orientation are right, we’ve installed panels, tested performance, and in one home have already replaced gas ovens with electric. We’ll keep monitoring results and expand the programme wherever it’s practical and beneficial.
Environment and Sustainability
At South West Care Homes, we approach everything we do with care and a commitment to quality.
Any impact on the environment we may make is no exception.
We are committed to
- Sustainable Development
- Resource Efficiency
- Pollution Reduction
- Biodiversity Conservation