Catalyst awarded sustainable housing certification

Ritterwald’s accreditation process closely scrutinises more than 40 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria – which are aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

In both 2020 and 2021, Catalyst achieved the highest possible ‘frontrunner’ status in all three ESG dimensions.

Sarah Thomas, Chief Executive of Catalyst, said: “I am incredibly proud that we’ve received this accolade for a second consecutive year, having become the first European company to do so in 2020.

“Sustainability is something that remains a priority in all areas of our business, whether it’s building new energy-efficient homes, improving the carbon footprint of our existing homes, or investing in our communities through our wide-ranging programme of social and environmental initiatives.

“As well as confirming our strong ESG credentials, this ratification will help us attract competitive funding so we can continue to deliver on our purpose of creating homes people love and neighbourhoods that can flourish and grow.”

There are five housing providers in the UK using the label, and Catalyst joins Places for People, Clarion Housing Group and Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, along with Link Group, based in Scotland.

The accreditation formalises the ESG commitment, and comes alongside an external verification by sustainability ratings agency, imug.

Read more about ‘certified sustainable housing’ here: sustainable-housing.eu