Sustainability
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whg maintains Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation
Leading Midlands’ landlord whg has maintained its status as a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO), recognising it’s continued commitment to tackling climate change. Since launching its bespoke Carbon Literacy training programme in 2022, whg has now certified over 15% of colleagues – from Board members to frontline teams – helping embed sustainability into day-to-day decisions…
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A greener future for our homes and communities
A greener future for our homes and communities We’ve just shared our 2024/25 Sustainability Report – a look at how we’re making our homes and neighbourhoods better for you, the planet, and the future. Here’s what it means for you as a whg customer: Making homes warmer and cheaper to run Last year we built…
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whg secures prestigious sustainability accreditation for third consecutive year
Heading Content Leading Midlands housing provider whg has once again achieved international recognition for its commitment to sustainability. For the third consecutive year, the organisation has been awarded the Certified Sustainable Housing Label by pan-European consultancy RITTERWALD, confirming its position as one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and responsible housing providers. In its latest assessment,…
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Walsall estate set to become one of the UK’s first Net-Zero Neighbourhoods
A landmark initiative to create one of Britain’s first net-zero carbon-ready neighbourhoods will launch in Bloxwich this spring, retrofitting up to 160 homes with cutting-edge green technology while creating over 50 skilled local jobs. As part of the ambitious £8m scheme houses on the Dudley Fields estate identified as needing retrofit will receive state-of-the-art energy…
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whg leads the way in energy efficiency with E.ON partnership
Leading Midlands’ landlord whg has announced a new partnership with E.ON to improve the energy efficiency of 250 homes in Walsall. Together with E.ON and Thrift Energy, whg is transforming customers’ homes with essential energy-efficient measures such as insulation, solar panels, and improved ventilation. These upgrades will make homes more energy-efficient, healthier, and more comfortable…
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whg showcases sustainability work in new report
whg has showcased its commitment to fostering sustainable homes, neighbourhoods, and communities in its newly published 2023/24 Sustainability Report. In the past year, whg invested a significant £89.15 million in constructing new homes that are both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. A quarter of all building stock project spend was dedicated to energy efficiency improvements, contributing…
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whg reaccredited for sustainability work
Leading Midland’s landlord whg has once again achieved international recognition for its work to embed sustainability across the organisation. The housing association has been awarded the Certified Sustainable Housing Label for a second time by pan-European residential real estate consultancy, RITTERWALD. The Label was awarded following a rigorous assessment of various aspects of the business,…
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whg contributes to new carbon literacy milestone
Colleagues at whg are among the first 100,000 people globally to be certified as Carbon Literate. The UN-recognised charity, The Carbon Literacy Trust, has announced that it has certified no fewer than 100,000 people as Carbon Literate across seven continents. whg has contributed to that figure, with 88 colleagues gaining the accreditation. whg first engaged with…
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whg wins national sustainability award
Leading Midlands landlord whg has won ESG team of the year at the Unlock Net Zero Awards 2024
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whg residents spruce up balconies with bumblebee-friendly planters
Customers at Austin House worked with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to create bumblebee-friendly balcony feeders designed to bring nature to their doorsteps. Bumblebee-friendly plants including tomatoes, strawberries and thyme were used to create habitats for bumblebees and other pollinators, as well as making balconies more aesthetically pleasing. Bee Inspired, funded by the National Lottery Heritage…