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Our approach

It’s not just the right thing to do — it’s also right for our business

We think that sustainability is both the right thing to do and the right thing for our business, providing long-term benefits for our customers, our operations and the world we all share.

We believe that sustainability is built on one essential idea: balance. We strive to ensure that today’s homebuyers can achieve the dream of homeownership while balancing that objective with mindfulness about the sustainability needs of future generations and our environment. Sustaining the dream of homeownership both today and into the future is what we do every day. We closely collaborate with all our partners, both inside our company and beyond, in building a sustainable future together.

We are also aware of the importance of our company’s social impact as both a builder of choice for homebuyers putting down roots and as an employer of choice for people looking to grow their careers and their futures. We believe this is both a privilege and a strength for the long-term future of our business.

Increasing New-Home Affordability

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

Preserving the Environment and Natural Resources for Long-Term Value

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

Lowering Total Cost of Homeownership

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Energy- and water-efficient homes can be more affordable to operate than typical new or resale homes, which increases the long-term benefits to homeowners, thus making sustainability a compelling competitive advantage.

Containing the Cost to Build

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While we have faced significant cost pressures throughout the last year, our scale and waste reduction efforts allow us to build sustainable homes more economically and with less environmental impact than other builders.

Elevating Water Conservation

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

Becoming the Builder of Choice for Partners

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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.

Designing Homes That Are Healthier for Residents

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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.

Improving Strength of Supply Chain

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Our partners’ sustainability practices add depth to our initiatives. We require certain product-sourcing certifications, waste-reduction practices and acknowledgment of our Ethics Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct. We encourage suppliers to join us in continuous improvement in sustainability practices.

Integrating Sustainability Technology for Increased Comfort

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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.

Becoming the Employer of Choice

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We aim to be an employer of choice for top-tier talent in the homebuilding industry and beyond by creating a culture of excellence as well as providing a socially and economically sustainable and safe work environment that supports inclusion, equity and meaningful work.