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An unrivalled understanding of sustainability performance
The NextGeneration benchmark is unique in the market, providing an independent assessment of how companies are performing in relation to their peers in the management and development of their approach to sustainability.
Participation in NextGeneration enables companies to understand the strengths and weakness of their approach to managing sustainability. This occurs formally (through the benchmark) and informally (through member events, networking and intelligence briefings). Members are provided with a presentation and report of the benchmarking results; in order to maximise the benefits and value to companies these are tailored specifically to the needs of the company.
Providing intelligence: from practical solutions to best practice
The recommendations presented to companies following the benchmarking exercise provide practical suggestions of areas where improvements can be made.
The members meetings and intelligence briefings provide access to the latest thinking and innovation in sustainability practice by homebuilders.
As part of the NextGeneration membership service offer, member companies are provided with monthly sustainability e-newsletters, which contain the latest sector and sustainability related news, as well as relevant industry events.
Members also have access to their own intranet site, giving access to a whole range of information.Enhancing communications
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The Berkeley Group was delighted to be ranked first in the 2007 NextGeneration benchmark. As an urban regenerator, sustainability is at the heart of Berkeley and an integral part of the business strategy. Our participation in NextGeneration has enabled us to understand our level of commitment to these issues in relation to our peers, and engage with key stakeholders. .gif "Quote Mark"){kind=small}
Karl Whiteman, The Berkeley Group
The results of the benchmark enable companies to drive change internally (by understanding where improvements could be made) and improve the quality of publicly available information (by understanding strengths in approach and areas of weakness in reporting).
Members are welcome to use the logo in communications and marketing, subject to NextGeneration’s approval. Using the results of the benchmark in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting enables companies to provide a simple overview to stakeholders of their performance relative to their peers.
Enabling collaboration
Having been personally involved in the initiative for some years, I know that NextGeneration is instrumental in driving sustainability into the residential sector and I’m delighted to formally endorse it on behalf of the UK-GBC. Paul King, Chief Executive, UK-Green Building Council
NextGeneration enables members to collaborate with peers in voicing shared problems and solutions – to government, planning authorities, investors and professional institutions.
Meetings are held quarterly for NextGeneration members to discuss and share best practice. External speakers are also invited to run exclusive sessions on sustainability topics. Recent meetings included sessions on the current state of the housing market and how homebuilders can deliver on government targets. We also covered technical issues related to the Code for Sustainable Homes and discussed the Cyril Sweett and CLG cost analysis report.
Other events held to date include:
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Financing climate change mitigation
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Sustainable timber procurement
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Marketing sustainable homes
NextGeneration enables members to collaborate with peers in voicing shared problems and solutions – to government, planning authorities, investors and professional institutions. NextGeneration is also feeding into a number of industry initiatives on behalf of members including:
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Zero Carbon Hub
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2010 Code for Sustainable Homes review
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New CLG Code for Sustainable Homes cost analysis
NextGeneration’s 2009 benchmark assessed the top 25 UK homebuilders based on their sustainability strategy, governance and risk management and their impact on the environment and on society.
The 2010 benchmark has the theme Sustainable Communities and will seek to assess companies based upon their strategy, commitment to and delivery of sustainable communities, considering environmental, social and economic issues.
Any company with residential development activities can join NextGeneration as a member. Membership provides access to a range of services including our industry-leading benchmarks.
