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‘Great British Refurb’ Campaign announces Keepmoat as new sponsor

Putting its money where its mouth is, Keepmoat, has become a sponsor of the Grand Designs 'Great British Refurb' Campaign, announced campaign partner, UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) today. UK-GBC member, Keepmoat joins Knauf Insulation as campaign sponsors.

With UK homes responsible for 27 percent of the UK's carbon emissions, the Grand Designs Great British Refurb Campaign aims to reduce the production of greenhouse gases that lead to climate change, and help meet government targets of reducing carbon emissions by 34 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050.

Speaking about Keepmoat's support of the campaign UK-GBC's Chief Executive, Paul King said, "We're delighted that Keepmoat has joined Knauf Insulation in supporting this campaign. Keepmoat is one of the leading deliverers of sustainable communities, and has really embraced the refurbishment agenda. They are a great fit with the objectives of the campaign and will help us to bring practical advice to anyone wanting to carry out eco-refurbishment measures in their homes."

In a major development, the Great British Refurb campaign can also announce it is forming a partnership with the 10:10 campaign, supported 25,000 individuals and 1000 organisations, to deliver a whole-home refurbishment to one lucky winner of a nationwide competition. As experts in community regeneration, Keepmoat will deliver the refurbishment, using products donated by Knauf Insulation and other delivery partners.

Keepmoat's Director of Sustainable Development, Dane Elliot said, "As sponsors of the campaign and lead partner in the delivery of the competition project, this initiative fully aligns with our business strategy and provides us with an excellent opportunity to build on our track record of sustainable housing refurbishment. It also enables us to work with the organisations seeking to transform the UK's built environment."

Keepmoat is a leader in delivering community regeneration across the North and Midlands of England and is passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities that people are proud to live and work in. They have extensive experience in refurbishing existing houses from single homes to whole streets. Currently they are leading on a major refurbishment of Liverpool's Danefield Estate. Installing eco-technologies that have led to a massive 74 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared to the average UK household and cutting bills for residents by hundreds of pounds a year.