Lifeways plugs into 100% renewable electricity deal
A new agreement between Lifeways and energy provider Ecotricity will see all of the care provider’s residences and offices powered by renewable electricity for the first time.
The deal means 127 properties operated by Lifeways, the UK’s biggest team of professionals providing support for people with complex needs, has been using renewable sources since 6 October 2024.
Kieron Steele, Chief Financial Officer for Lifeways, said: “Lifeways is passionate about supporting people in every possible way and by switching our main electricity supplier to renewable-only means we can meet our commitment to become a more sustainable organisation.
“This is the latest in a raft of measures we’ve taken to reduce our impact on the environment. We still have a way to go, but we’re certainly on the right path.
“For example, we ensure our suppliers have solid net zero credentials, we’ve begun the process of replacing our fleet with hybrid or electric vehicles and we’re encouraging the people we support to think about green energy suppliers for their own properties.”
Lifeways last year published its commitment to a sustainable future which included:
- Net zero by 2050
- Fully electric fleet by 2035 (example pictured)
- Elevating Residential Homes to EPC Rating C by 2040
- Promoting Bio-Diversity in Our Homes
- Reducing Paper Usage and travel
- Supporting our staff to transition to electric personal vehicles through discounts and partnerships
- Rolling out energy-efficient lighting solutions
- Aligning with the UK Government's timeline for electric boiler installation
- Committing to the ongoing review of sustainable energy sources
- Reducing our office footprint in alignment with evolving regulations.
Discover more about our commitment to a sustainable future and social value here: Our social value commitments | Lifeways