The UK Government is legally committed to reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. The case for action on a broad range of environmental issues is compelling. SHIFT members are leading the sector.
SHIFT members have stepped forward for independent assessment of their performance and have committed themselves to continuous improvement. SHIFT enables improvement through comprehensive assessment, benchmarking analysis and robust guidance. Public awards drive improvement through commercial recognition and a Learning Year helps members to share best practice and address specific challenges.
Accreditation includes a respected SHIFT Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze badge illustrating your performance in leading the way.
"SHIFT is a comprehensive tool for registered housing providers to measure and reduce their environmental impact. The Homes and Communities Agency is interested to see more providers join the SHIFT best practice group" Kevin G McGeough, RIBA, FRSA, Senior Strategy Manager (Sustainable Places), Homes and Communities Agency.
SHIFT Assessments
Members find assessments useful for a number of reasons:
- Clear comparisons on performance against peers;
- A benchmark on performance so that future improvements can be recorded;
- Bespoke recommendations on how to improve.
SHIFT Events
Full SHIFT membership entitles members to attend all SHIFT Learning Year events. The events bring members together with leading experts in the field to share best practice and plan real actions which focus on challenges identified in the assessment process.
SHIFT events 2012/13
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10th May 2012
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Helping residents and home owners live more sustainably, London
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28th September 2012
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Fuel poverty & residents: how the green deal could assist, London
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10th October 2012
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Fuel poverty & residents: how the green deal could assist, Manchester
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14th November 2012
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SHIFT survey results announced at HOMES conference, ExCel London
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28th November 2012
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Regeneration:greening your housing estates, Worcester
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14th February 2013
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Adaptation and climate change, London
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What do Members say?
"SHIFT helped drive us to respond to residents needs. I would definitely recommend it to other associations." Bronwen Rapley, Group Director Legal Services, Harvest Housing Group.
"The Index significantly raised the awareness and profile of A2Dominion." Paul Jones, Head of Development Procurement & Quality, A2Dominion.
"Well organized, good venue and presentations were useful, was able to take way some good ideas to the office." Andrea Griffiths-James, Energy and Environmental Services Coordinator, Nottingham Community Housing Association.
"Very useful to get real life examples and ideas from colleagues in the sector" Kari Marie Best, Business Support Manager, ISOS Housing Group.
SHIFT Events are sponsored by the following organisations: