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Funding net zero

Landlords representing ~200,000 homes and investors representing £40bn investment, broadly thought this funding mechanism has many advantages for them and for Government.

EV Roundtable Summary

A summary document to highlight the issues discussed and identify common approaches that attendees are currently applying to combat the task of EV integration.

Sustainable Procurement Guide

A guide derived from a collaborative sustainable procurement session with social landlords across the UK. Explore key insights and best practices, for navigating sustainable procurement in the diverse landscape of social housing.

Happiness by Numbers

The science of wellbeing measurement and how to include environmental protection.  Ideal for placemaking strategies and the “S” part of ESG reporting.

Developing a climate resilience standard for social landlords

Key findings from the climate resilience roundtable hosted by SHIFT with social landlords across the UK.

SECR Reporting Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the SECR roundtable hosted by SHIFT with social landlords across the UK.

Net Zero Carbon Roadmap Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the Net Zero carbon roundtable hosted by SHIFT with social landlords across the UK.

Developing an Environmental Strategy for Social Landlords Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the environmental strategy development roundtable hosted by SHIFT with 9 social landlords across the UK.

Building to EPC A Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the building to EPC A roundtables hosted by SHIFT with 18 social landlords across the UK.
Housing 2050

Housing 2050

A roadmap for achieving a sustainable social housing stock in a cost effective way.

Published 2018.

Touching the voids

Touching the voids

Research findings that show that an energy efficient housing stock results in lower void rates, lower rent arrears and lower maintenance costs.
The Review

The Review

Environmental state of the nations social housing stock. The report contains 2017 data and more recent data is available on application. Please get in touch.
SHIFT response to ESG White Paper

SHIFT response to ESG White Paper

Lenders are looking for environmental credentials from social landlords. Here are our suggestions.

SHIFT Overheating risk assessment tool

SHIFT have developed an overheating risk assessment tool for social housing. See the details here.
SHIFT Framework 2020

SHIFT Framework 2020

A free resource ideal for smaller associations who want to monitor progress to a sustainable housing stock.
Sustainability and Value For Money

Sustainability and Value For Money

The financial benefits to social landlords of pursuing environmental strategies.

“The SHIFT assessment is helping us further our sustainability credentials and is supporting the development of our strategy. Our assessor Steve was very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process. We look forward to working with SHIFT again in the future.”

Sustainability Manager, A2Dominion - February 2024

“A huge thank you, and to Asher for an excellent report and presentation at our Board Strategy event. We found your analysis and insights hugely informative. Following on from your presentation our Board will be taking this forward in reviewing our new build development standards.”

Orla Gallagher - Chief Executive, Housing Solutions - February 2024

“Thank you to our Environmental Assessor Tom for his support throughout the process of producing our report. The site visit and close engagement helped identify relevant data and was a good opportunity to discuss strategic planning with Tom and Richard. We look forward to working through SHIFT’s recommendations and to future years’ sustainability audits.”

Richard Lloyd - Director of Operations, FCHA - February 2024

“This is our 4th SHIFT assessment, the assessments are a valuable tool for understanding our environmental performance, the data we record, and most importantly the areas in which we can improve our sustainability as an organisation. Our thanks to Asher for his guidance, expertise and support through the process, and for getting the report issued so quickly to meet our internal deadlines. We look forward to working with SHIFT again in 2024.”

Gavin Roberts - Head of Environmental, Sustainability and Decarbonisation, Halton Housing - February 2024

“We are pleased to have maintained SHIFT Silver for two years running. Moving forward the SHIFT assessment will help us improve the way we record and collect data in readiness for emerging environmental initiatives at Coastline.”

Mark England - Head of Innovation, Sustainability, and Procurement, Coastline Housing - January 2024

‘’SHIFT are ready and able to add value and to collaborate according to your preferred way of working, which is invaluable to us. They apply innovative approaches to grey areas and back these up with clear assumptions. Their specialist consultants can think outside the box when problem solving and go out of their way to hit tight deadlines.’’

Willem Postema - Project Manager (New Homes), Bromford - June 2024

‘‘SHIFT have worked with us to increase engagement and awareness of sustainability data collection within our teams. This, combined with the science-based targets provided in the SHIFT report, means we will be able to monitor our sustainability performance effectively moving forward.’’

Chris Roberts - Sustainability Manager, Plus Dane Housing - June 2024

“Thank you so much for your ESOS work. You have ensured that this process has been very simple and easy for us and the reports are really interesting; we will be following the plan!”

Penny Harris - Director, On Track Education Services Ltd - June 2024

“Our Scope 1, 2, and 3 report was great and a big hit with our executive team who are really impressed with all of the information and recommendations included, so we’d like to thank Asher so much for all his hard work. The information also allows us to build on our environmental reporting and provides us with a valuable quantitative benchmark for our carbon reduction roadmap.”

Amy Jones - Governance Manager, Curo Group - June 2024

‘‘SHIFT carried out ESOS site visits and reports that ensured compliance but also included clear guidance on how to achieve energy savings. We have all been very impressed with Annie’s professionalism and attention to detail throughout the project.’’

Russell Deane - Director, SRD Technical - May 2024

“SHIFT helped us to establish the embodied carbon of our new tasting barn. Annie guided us through the process ensuring we collected all the necessary information. This project allows us to offset the carbon impact in line with our goal to produce wine as sustainably as possible.”

Sir Graham Wrigley - Chilworth Manor Vineyard - March 2024

“This was our first SHIFT assessment as Southern Housing. Steve really helped us gather the relevant data and made the SHIFT process straight forward. Our SHIFT report has informed us of where we are as a new organisation and forms an important part of our sustainability strategy.”

Bethany Austin - Sustainability Reporting Manager, Southern Housing - February 2024

“Just wanted to say what a brilliant presentation you did on Monday evening. It was very inspiring and practical. I am halfway through your book! and discussing with my family. Great work!”

Bill Crooks - MD, Billy Crooks Creative - February 2024