Sustainability

Wates Retrofit “signals the group’s commitment to net-zero carbon and to supporting those facing fuel poverty from unprecedented rising energy costs”.

It is hoped that the partnership will help drive sustainability within the two organisations and the wider social housing sector.

Raven Housing will use the funding to deliver more than 630 homes by 2026, as well as support the organisation with its net zero-carbon commitments.

Climate solutions charity Ashden says a nationwide retrofit programme would cut emissions, reduce fuel poverty, and boost local employment.

40% of the homes are earmarked for a mixture of social rent and shared ownership, with York Council seeking grant funding to increase this further.

The two firms are launching the partnership in Essex, where ilke Homes, a modular homebuilder, is delivering the UK’s largest zero-carbon housing scheme.

The council-led programme will see 600 new homes delivered across York, of which between 40-60% will be affordable.

Golden Lane Housing has become the first specialist housing provider in the UK to adopt the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing.

Social housing provider Orbit has announced that it will commit at least 30% of its estate to nature by 2030.

Wallpaper that heats homes is among several innovative projects being trialled in Wales to tackle climate change and the cost-of-living crisis.