Muse reveals sustainable development strategy

Muse Developments has made public its sustainable development strategy, arguing that the attention given to the climate crisis around COP26 means it wants others to be able to follow its lead. Matt Crompton, managing director at Muse, said the strategy could provide “a clear blueprint” for the sector, adding: “As a responsible business, we wanted to take the lead and rather than just publish a woolly policy that sits on a shelf gathering dust, we wanted to show something tangible and useable.” The strategy, ‘Our Sustainable Future’, centres on five objectives: delivering net-zero carbon scheme in construction and operation; delivering a net gain in biodiversity; eliminating waste; prioritising health and wellbeing; and giving a positive social, environmental and economic impact to the local community. It also includes a seven-stage process and scorecard aligned with the Royal Institute of British Architects design stages. Muse said the strategy has allowed it to develop landmark schemes such as its two certified Passivhaus developments in Salford (pictured). Phil Marsden, Muse’s project director and sustainability lead, said: “Given our national footprint, we acknowledge that we’ve got a very significant responsibility and a massive opportunity to address the climate crisis… We’re taking it to the next level by having the most positive impact on the environment that we can.” To send feedback, e-mail tim.burke@eg.co.uk or tweet @_tim_burke or @EGPropertyNews Photo: Muse Developments