Every year on April 22nd, over a billion people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day — a global reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the one home we all depend on. At Citu, Earth Day is more than a calendar event. It’s a moment of reflection and a call to action that aligns perfectly with our mission: to create the most impactful places for our planet.

As climate breakdown accelerates and biodiversity loss intensifies, the need to rethink how we live, build, and grow has never been more urgent. The built environment alone accounts for around 40% of global carbon emissions. But this challenge is also a huge opportunity — to reshape cities into places that tread lightly on the planet while improving people’s health, wellbeing, and sense of community.

That’s the vision we bring to life at Citu — and Earth Day gives us the perfect lens through which to share it.

Our cities and homes must do more than just function. They must become part of the climate solution. That’s why every Citu development is built with low-carbon timber, powered by renewable energy, and designed around people, not cars. We integrate nature into urban environments, prioritise energy efficiency, and eliminate unnecessary emissions at every stage of construction.

But the real power of sustainable design lies in the people it connects — from residents who share tools in community hubs to schoolchildren learning how solar panels work on development tours. Earth Day reminds us that sustainability isn’t a solo act. It’s a collective movement.

This year’s Earth Day theme, “Planet vs. Plastics”, calls attention to the damage caused by our throwaway culture — and by extension, a reminder that systems need to change. As individuals, we can make a difference by choosing better, buying less, and asking more from the brands, businesses, and institutions around us.

At Citu, we believe in the ripple effect. When you choose to live in a low-carbon home, cycle to work, reduce waste, or support regenerative local initiatives, you send a signal. And together, those signals can shift entire industries.