Our successes so far
- Trailed our first Zero Emission Pumping Appliance (ZEPA).
- -15.6% of CO2 reduction from our 20/21 baseline.
- 5.5% of our energy is generated through renewable energy resources.
- We planted an additional 300 tree saplings and 8 mature trees at our Braidwood Forest which was created in 2016 to celebrate LFB’s 150th anniversary.
- 4 fire stations were added to the scope of ISO14001. We continued to maintain ISO14001 accredited certification for management functions and 14 high-risk stations.
- Plumstead Fire Station has joined Walthamstow in becoming Net Zero following the removal of gas heating and the installation of an air source heat pump.
- LFB has now rolled out HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel to 37 fire stations for use in our fire appliances. HVO is a sustainable diesel alternative and a key step towards achieving carbon net zero operations across LFB’s fleet.
- Launched a new climate e-learning course called Curious about Climate. The e-learning was commissioned by LAIN (the London Anchors Institute), which LFB are a member of, and backed by the Mayor of London.
- Increased resilience to climate risks through Station Delivery Plans and enhanced wildfire/flood preparedness.
Social sustainability for people and places
Our aims
There are three things we focus on in this area of our sustainable practice:
- community safety: fire prevention, protection and response
- building a fairer society: equality, diversity and social inclusion
- protecting our people: health & safety
Our successes so far
- Continued focus on prevention through Home Fire Safety Checker (11,088 triages in 2024/25).
- Improved workforce diversity with 18.68% ethnic minority staff and 19.13% female workforce.
- Expanded community engagement including targeted safety campaigns and inclusive events.
- Strengthened wellbeing support including mental health networks and resilience programmes.
Financial sustainability
Using public money sustainably for London
As a public sector organisation, we have a responsibility to make sure you get good value for money by delivering benefits that extend beyond financial savings. This involves:
- paying all contractors at least the London Living Wage
- prioritising spending with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to support the local economy, rather than large businesses and their shareholders
By focusing on these practices, we aim to create positive social and economic impacts, benefiting Londoners and their communities.
Our successes so far
- Creating apprenticeships in our workplace, and delivering 256 apprenticeship starts in 2024-25 across LFB and our supply chain
- 33.7% of spend with SMEs, supporting local London businesses.
- Continued commitment to London Living Wage across all contracts.
- Increased focus on social value through procurement and SDIA integration in budgeting.