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Publications

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.

“A2Dominion gained valuable understanding of the organisation’s environmental performance through our latest SHIFT assessment. Areas for improvement through better practices and/or better data were made really clear and I look forward to seeing the progress in environmental performance from our next SHIFT assessment”

- A2Dominion, Sustainability Manager

“Our SHIFT accreditation recognises our work to keep homes energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions. Izzy, our assessor, was a pleasure to work with – she made the process very straightforward and was very patient on our first SHIFT assessment.”

– Lynne Campbell, Bernicia

“We commissioned SHIFT to provide environmental briefings to CCHA’s Green Group, which is formed by representatives across all directorates. Richard and Sam provided engaging, informative presentations and facilitated excellent brainstorming sessions that have generated targets and actions for our forthcoming environmental strategy.”

– Jonathan Jones, Corporate Director of Property, Cardiff Community Housing Association

“We are really pleased to have achieved SHIFT Silver in Halton’s first environmental assessment. Throughout the assessment process we have been able to identify where environmental improvements should be made and Halton are looking forward to implementing the SHIFT recommendations and seeing how the business evolves to meet its sustainability ambitions.”

– Scott Murray, Director of Homes

“As well as benefitting from being a SHIFT landlord, Mosscare St Vincent have worked with SHIFT services in developing a robust and in-depth sustainability strategy. From this, we gained helpful understanding of the organisations current position, with clear SMART targets to work towards long term aims and meet sustainability ambitions.”

– Patrick McKendry, Sustainability Lead

“Thank you so much that was a really lovely engaging session which I think helped us all feel less daunted by this topic.”

– Denise Fowler, Chief Executive, Woman’s Pioneer Housing

“We have worked with SHIFT across numerous environmental projects and have been impressed with their attention to detail, technical knowledge and commitment to improving environmental performance in the social housing sector. The SHIFT assessment has also proved to be a really useful tool for us to demonstrate the challenges ahead to the wider business in an easily understandable format”

– Liz Daniels, Asset Manager

“South Liverpool Homes commissioned SHIFT to analyse the costs and interventions required to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across our housing stock. We have been really impressed with the level of detail provided, but also the effective communication of the longer-term action required across both existing homes and new developments. Sam and the team really advanced our understanding of the agenda and we will enjoy working with them again.”

– Michael Gibney, Asset & Development Manager

“At St Leger, we have expanded on our knowledge of our environmental performance through our most recent SHIFT assessment. The SHIFT assessment helped to highlight areas for improvement and challenges ahead for the whole business, with clear and understandable recommendations for the future. SHIFT has been invaluable in developing and delivering our Environmental Strategy”

– Christopher Litherland, Asset Management Service Manager

“Thank you very much for this morning, it was thought provoking which is exactly what I was hoping for. I am so pleased to see you doing well and that the message is getting out there that SHIFT offers good, independent advice that our sector so desperately needs.”

– Sue Chalkley, Chief Executive, Golding Homes

“VAHT commissioned SHIFT to undertake an EPC analysis and they have provided such a useful report which will enable us to implement plans to achieve both fuel poverty and EPC C targets.”

– Karen Flanagan, Contract Surveyor

“Our recent SHIFT assessment gave us clear areas to target with relevant improvement which we believe will enhance sustainability action throughout the business. The SHIFT team were very supportive and aimed to make the process as easy as possible for us.”

– Poppy Scott, Worthing Homes

“We are delighted to retain our SHIFT Gold status as it shows our commitment to working in a sustainable way and reducing our carbon footprint is continuing to pay off. A big thank you to our Environmental Champions, other Broadland staff and Sam our SHIFT Assessor who helped to gather the information needed for the assessment.”

– Louise Archer, Executive Property Director

“We are delighted to retain our SHIFT Gold status as it shows our commitment to working in a sustainable way and reducing our carbon footprint is continuing to pay off. A big thank you to our Environmental Champions, other Broadland staff and Sam our SHIFT Assessor who helped to gather the information needed for the assessment.”

– Louise Archer, Executive Property Director