A Midlands housing association has joined a collaborative initiative that aims to drive progress in the delivery of high quality, sustainable homes.
Platform Housing Group has joined the Future Homes Hub (FHH). By working alongside developers, suppliers, housing providers and government, the hub is seeking to address the practical challenges of climate change, resource efficiency, biodiversity and resident well-being.
The housing providers says the FHH’s goals are central to its five “golden sustainability” metrics. Joining the hub is said to mark another step forward in the organisation’s ambition to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a core objective of its corporate strategy.
The partnership will also strengthen Platform’s ability to measure and monitor whole life carbon in its developments, providing essential insight into the environmental impact of each home over time.
Platform will collaborate through the Future Homes Hub on trailblazing initiatives such as Homes for Nature, which aims to embed biodiversity and nature recovery into housing developments, creating vibrant communities where people and nature flourish together.
Elizabeth Froude, chief executive of Platform Housing Group, and member of the FHH’s board, said: “We know that the homes and communities we build and manage today will shape future generations. That’s why it’s essential we collaborate, share knowledge and lead with purpose.
“The Future Homes Hub provides a vital forum to accelerate innovation and action across the housing sector and I’m proud to have been part of its journey since day one. At Platform we are deeply committed to reducing emissions, enhancing biodiversity and delivering homes that are not only affordable but truly sustainable.”
Ed Lockhart, FHH’s chief executive, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Platform Housing Group to the Future Homes Hub. Achieving sustainable growth in new homes is essential to meeting the UK’s housing needs while tackling the climate and environmental challenges of the 21st century, and housing associations have a vital role to play.
“Platform’s expertise in developing and managing high quality, sustainable homes will be a valuable asset to the new homes community as we work together to meet the sector’s climate and environmental goals and create great places for people to live.”
Main image: Elizabeth Froude, chief executive, Platform Housing Group
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