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SHIFT membership

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.

Do you have sustainability challenges?CLICK HERE to discuss them with us.

Accreditation includes a respected SHIFT Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze badge illustrating your performance in leading the way.

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"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. The assessments provide:

  • 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

SHIFT membership entitles members to attend all SHIFT events. The award winning events bring members together with leading experts in the field to share best practice and plan actions. A particular focus on challenges identified in the assessment process.

 SHIFT awards        

 

 

SHIFT events 2013

27th February 2013

Adaptation and climate change - London

5th June 2013

Retrofitting 2013: Practical steps and funding options - Stoke-on-Trent

3rd July 2013

Building to low carbon cost effectively - London

25th September 2013

Fuel poverty & residents: how the Green Deal could assist - London

9th October 2013

Fuel poverty & residents: how the Green Deal could assist - Manchester

 

 

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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
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"Thanks to support from SHIFT,  A2Dominion now has a dedicated  ‘Green Team’ to support our draft Green Strategy. This responds to our Resident’s needs and improves our business performance."
Robert Greene,
Head of Development

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
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"Very useful to get real life examples and ideas from colleagues in the sector.
Kari Marie Best,
Business Support Manager,
ISOS Housing Group
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