Sustainability as a Business Strategy

Lowering Total Cost of Homeownership

Energy- and water-efficient homes are more affordable to operate than typical new or resale homes, making sustainability a compelling competitive advantage.

Designing Homes That Are Healthier for Residents

We have identified designing healthier homes as a key element of our sustainability platform, addressing the growing number of homebuyers who prioritize homes that can promote the health of their residents as well as the environment.

Reducing Cost to Build

Our operational discipline, scale and waste reduction efforts allow us to build sustainable homes at a lower cost and with less environmental impact than most builders while also reaching a wider range of buyer segments.

Improving Strength of Supply Chain

Our partners’ sustainability practices add depth to our initiatives. We require product-sourcing certifications, waste-reduction practices and acknowledgment of our Ethics Policy. We strive to ensure that our suppliers join us in continuous improvement in sustainability practices.

Increasing Affordable Housing

Our largest customer segment is firsttime homebuyers. The homes we build address the significant need in many of our markets to create additional housing affordable at median-income levels.

Becoming the Builder of Choice for Partners

We believe our legacy of vibrant, sustainable communities and industry leadership allows us to be a partner of choice for municipalities, land sellers, developers and other partners.

Preserving the Environment and Natural Resources for Long-Term Value

Our scale, leadership and technical expertise create positive environmental attributes in all our homes. We prioritize GHG reduction through energy- and water-efficient products as a business strategy for longterm value creation for our stakeholders.

Integrating Sustainability Technology for Increased Comfort

Many of the sustainability technologies we build into our homes have the added benefit of offering our homeowners more comfort and personal efficiency, along with cutting-edge and user-friendly smart home interfaces.

Elevating Water Conservation

We actively address this growing imperative for homebuyers, local communities and local governments. We provide watersaving features in our homes that reduce our customers’ water bills and may help to mitigate strain on local communities.

Becoming the Employer of Choice

Our goal is to become an employer of choice for top-tier talent in the homebuilding industry and beyond by creating a culture of excellence and a socially and economically sustainable and safe work environment that supports inclusion, equity and meaningful work.