We are using the Carbon Trusts SME Carbon Footprint Calculator to calculate our carbon footprint in order to set targets for improvement and move towards accreditation as a carbon neutral company.

We have registered with Ecologi, an environmental organisation featured on Dragons Den, and together with them we are starting to off-set our carbon footprint. Every time one of our customers pays their bill, Ecologi funds tree planting to offset the carbon involved in that job.

For our Dependon customers we offer affordable sustainability solutions for every home and can help you become more energy efficient by installing the latest smart technology such as Nest or Hive. This year we are also likely to see a big focus on water-efficient products as the Government fleshes out its policy plans to reduce domestic water consumption. Sustainable bathroom products are becoming more mainstream and with smart water meters homeowners are more aware of their water consumption than ever.

Design-led dual-flushing WCs that use less water than ever and stylish taps and showers fitted with flow regulators and aerators are now readily available and thanks to innovation, low-flow showerheads perform just as well, if not better than traditional showerheads, all while using less water.

Our plumbers have undergone training on renewable energy sources such as ground and air source heat pumps which will provide cleaner heating for your home and with a government grant you could save £5,000 on your installation. Replacing a traditional gas, oil or solid fuel system with heat pump technology can significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy usage – and of course it is about 27% cheaper to run meaning an annual saving for the average household of £261.