Our Difference
Greencore homes combine contemporary design with exceptional sustainability. Designed to align with Passivhaus standards, each home is naturally comfortable and remarkably efficient, with rooftop solar generating enough clean energy over the year to match what our homes use – delivering Net Zero in operation.
We also cut carbon in construction by using natural materials that quietly store carbon.
By measuring and reducing the carbon impact of every home we build, we go beyond conventional housebuilding creating future-ready homes that are better for people and the planet.
Overall B Impact Score
In 2025, Greencore Homes Ltd became one of the first housebuilders to be B Corp certified. Based on the B Impact assessment, we earned an overall score of 114.5. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
114.5 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses
The ethos of Greencore Homes is to focus on caring for those around us and the world we live in. Our priorities are to run a sustainable company, build sustainable homes, ensure good governance and look after everyone we interact with.
A Typical
Greencore Home
- Roof-Mounted Solar PV We target 100% of energy from renewables
- Air Tightness Homes are built to be very airtight reducing heat loss
- Well-Insulated Building Envelope Low U-Values for floors, roof and walls, External biond wall panel, Triple-glazed windows
- Mechanical Ventilation & Heat Recovery Homes are ventilated and the air is filtered. Heat is recovered from the expelled air
- Air Source Heat Pump and/or Electric Heating Efficient, low-carbon heating solution using no fossil fuels
- Post Occupancy Evaluation Sensors installed to evauate energy in use
- Optimised Orientation & Window Proportions Balance between energy efficiency, overheating and daylight
- Optimised Building Form Simplified building shape to reduce heat loss areas and complex junctions
Targets
Better Than Net Zero
Biond panels lock up carbon
Timber frame construction
Target LETI 2030 Upfront Embodied Carbon
Structure Ultra Low Embodied Carbon
Use of natural materials
Built to passivhaus thermal performance standards
Commitment to biodiversity
Target 100% of energy from renewables
EPC rating of A
Our Biond Panel System
Our Biond panel is an innovative closed timber frame panel insulated with hemp, lime and natural wood fibre. The panels form the structure of our homes. All of the timber is sourced from sustainable forests. A typical external wall panel locks up over 30kg of CO2e per square metre. Our Panels are BOPAS (Build Offsite Property Assurance Scheme) accredited.
- Timber Headbinder
- Waterproof Breather Membrane
- OSB End Cap
- Hemp Lime Insulation
- Woodfibre Insulation
- Airtightness Membrane
- Timber Batten
- External Timber Stud
- Timber Batten
- Structural Timber Stud
- Racking Board
- Services
- Plasterboard
Embodied Carbon
We are setting a new standard for low carbon living and aim to deliver the following targets across each of our developments:
| EMBODIED CARBON | TARGET | GUIDELINE |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Home | Upfront Embodied Carbon <300kgCO2e/m2 GIA (exc sequestration) | LETI 2030 |
| Whole Home | Upfront Embodied Carbon <200kgCO2e/m2 GIA (inc sequestration) | LETI 2030 |
| Whole Home | Upfront Embodied Carbon – Better Than Zero for A1-A3 & A5 |
Energy Use
We build well insulated, air tight and energy efficient structures with triple glazed windows and heat recovery ventilation to ensure a low energy demand.
| ENERGY USE | CURRENT TARGET/ DESIGN STANDARD | GUIDELINE |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) | EPC A | |
| Net Zero Energy Balance | Solar PV providing 100% predicted energy demand | LETI |
One Planet Living®
We create places where people can live low carbon, healthy and active lives.
We use Bioregional’s One Planet Living Framework when designing each of our developments. This incorporates all of the following elements.
Culture & Community
Nurturing local identity and heritage, empowering communities and promoting a culture of sustainable living
Health & Happiness
Encouraging active, social, meaningful lives to promote good health and wellbeing
Sustainable Water
Using water efficiently, protecting local water resources and reducing flooding and drought
Local & Sustainable Food
Promoting sustainable, humane farming and healthy diets high in local, seasonal organic food and vegetable protein
Equity & Local Economy
Creating safe, equitable places to live and work which support local prosperity and international fair trade
Materials & Products
Using materials from sustainable sources and promoting products that help people reduce consumption
Zero Carbon Energy
Making buildings and manufacturing energy-efficient and supplying all energy with renewables
Land & Nature
Protecting and restoring land for the benefit of people and wildlife
Zero Waste
Reducing consumption, reusing and recycling to achieve zero waste and zero pollution
Travel & Transport
Reducing the need to travel, encouraging walking, cycling and low carbon transport
