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# Oakworth sets three-year target for net zero

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## Achieving net zero by the end of 2026 is the aim of Sheffield-based [Oakworth Homes](https://oakworthtimberengineering.co.uk/).

Managing Director John Capper says that the company has already changed the lighting in its buildings (offices and production areas) to LED.  

> *“In addition, we have installed an air source heat pump to provide heating to the offices and hot water to all other areas,”* Mr Capper said. *“We have also over-insulated the ceilings in the offices. Altogether, this represents a capital expenditure of just over £30,000.”  *

Mr Capper said that as a result there had already been a sharp decline in electricity usage.

> *“Comparing January 2022 with January 2023, for example, although costs increased dramatically, the amount of electricity we used actually fell by 10.5%.”*

The company has also begun baling its recyclable waste and shipping it in bulk to be processed by a specialist recycling company.

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