Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction 
Approximately 85% of the energy consumed during the multi-decade lifecycle of a home—including the initial raw material extraction, manufacturing and construction—comes from day-to-day living. That’s why the primary focus of our GHG reduction strategy is to build highly energy-efficient homes that are expected to provide reductions in GHG emissions in their daily operations for decades to come. This also has the benefit of integrating our product sustainability strategy with our customers’ needs by lowering the cost of homeownership through lower utility bills, which also provides social and community benefits. Our highly energy-efficient ENERGY STAR certified homes achieve a 20% improvement on average compared to homes built to current code, and even more compared to resale homes, making a meaningful contribution to GHG reduction over the long term. We are also steadily increasing the number of homes we build with renewable energy capability through solar photovoltaic power systems. These features also decrease the cost of home ownership through lower utility bills, saving our homeowners an estimated average of $1,300 annually on utility bills compared to resale homes.
Water Conservation 
As a builder operating in some of the most water-challenged regions of the U.S., we prioritize water conservation. Water availability is an important consideration for local governments in approving new-home developments. We provide water-saving features in our homes that reduce our customers’ water bills and may help to mitigate strain on local communities. Our proactive leadership in this area enables us to effectively address water-related concerns and help preserve this critical resource.