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Annual Sustainability Report 2025

We are proud to share our first-ever Annual Sustainability Report, marking a major milestone in our commitment to environmental responsibility and ethical business practice - or as we like to call it: Better Sustainable Business.

Beyond using our platform to help over a quarter of a million visitors create Better Sustainable Homes since we opened our doors in 2007, we recognise that running our business has its own impact on the world around us. It's a cornerstone of our Employee Owned ethos that we are committed to seeking out ethical and sustainable practices, which contribute to the wellbeing of our planet, our community and our industry.


NSBRC Annual Sustainability Report - 2024-25

This report details the NSBRC’s environmental impact, and our achievements in this space.

Take a look at the full report here.

Notably, we have reduced our CO₂ emissions by 23% over the past three years, as well as reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill, by 17% during 2024/25.

Sustainable travel is also on the rise. Electric vehicles now make up 54% of our team’s commuting mileage, supported by our salary sacrifice scheme and on-site EV charging facilities that make low-emission travel more accessible to staff, partners and visitors.


B Corp & Good Business Charter

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Further cementing our values-driven approach, The NSBRC became B Corporation Certified and Good Business Charter Accredited in 2025, in recognition of the Centre’s high standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Find the latest information about The NSBRC's Environmental, Social & Governance enhancements, on our Better Sustainable Business page.

Latest articles


New National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) | What it means for self builders and residential development

The new framework published on 17 August 2026, strengthens the Government's focus on delivering more homes and making better use of suitable land. For self builders and landowners, the changes could create new opportunities for small-scale residential development, infill housing and self-build plots.

Tackling homelessness in Swindon

The England squad may not have quite managed to bring football home this summer, but that didn’t stop the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) from getting in the World Cup spirit. The home building visitor centre used the opportunity to raise £1,340 for Threshold, a local charity working to end homelessness in Swindon.

July Trade Village Newsletter

New Partners & Upgraded Stands Edition

We are proud to introduce some of our newest exhibitors and fresh, upgraded stands at the Centre. Our partners are experts in self build and renovation, and are highly engaged in this community. Visit our upcoming events to meet them and explore their amazing displays!

Keep reading to discover the latest offerings & events at the NSBRC...

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF EXHIBITORS AT THE NSBRC