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Twenty-three of the UK\u2019s most influential built environment businesses have signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the Environment Bill to provide the foundation for economic growth that is restorative and regenerative by design<\/h2>\n

In the letter<\/a>, which was coordinated by UKGBC<\/a> in collaboration with GreenerUK<\/a>, the signatories highlight the depletion of nature in the UK and call for a strong response to the challenge this presents.<\/p>\n

They urge the Government<\/a> to use the upcoming Environment Bill to set legally binding targets for the achievement of environmental objectives<\/a> \u2013 including tackling biodiversity loss, improving water and air quality and cutting down resource use and waste.<\/p>\n

Julie Hirigoyen, UKGBC Chief Executive, commented: \u201cThis letter from a prominent group of built environment<\/a> businesses calls on the Chancellor to recognise that the Environment Bill is instrumental in ensuring a healthy prosperous economy in future.<\/p>\n

“Our members stand ready to deliver the new homes and places that the country needs in such a way that limits their adverse impact on the environment and begins to reverse the environmental decline evidenced by past trends\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese businesses are showing leadership by calling for legally binding targets for the achievement of environmental objectives. This will give the construction and property sector the confidence and certainty we need to help drive nature\u2019s recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Signatories to the letter:<\/p>\n

Argent (Property Development) Services LLP<\/a><\/p>\n

Atelier Ten<\/a><\/p>\n

BAM Construct UK<\/a><\/p>\n

BAM Nuttall Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n

Barratt Developments Plc<\/a><\/p>\n

Bennetts Associates<\/a><\/p>\n

Berkeley Group Holdings<\/a><\/p>\n

BRE<\/a><\/p>\n

British Land<\/a><\/p>\n

Clarion Housing Group<\/a><\/p>\n

Colliers International<\/a><\/p>\n

GS8<\/a><\/p>\n

Hoare Lea<\/a><\/p>\n

Interface<\/a><\/p>\n

JLL<\/a><\/p>\n

Kingspan Insulation Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n

Lendlease<\/a><\/p>\n

Linkcity<\/a><\/p>\n

Redrow plc<\/a><\/p>\n

Telford Homes Plc<\/a><\/p>\n

William Hare Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n

Willmott Dixon<\/a><\/p>\n

WSP<\/a><\/p>\n

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Read the full open letter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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