Sustainability
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whg shortlisted for national decarbonisation award
Leading Midlands landlord whg has been shortlisted in the Unlock Net Zero Awards for its outstanding sustainability work. The organisation has made it to the finals in two categories; ESG team of the year and Climate champion of the year. The Unlock Net Zero Awards recognise and champion progress on the journey to decarbonisation for the…
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whg secures £1.7m to improve energy efficiency of its homes
whg has successfully secured almost £1.7m in government funding to upgrade the energy efficiency of homes in Walsall. The leading Midlands’ landlord was awarded £1.68m in the latest wave of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). The funds will be used to improve 178 of its homes through a range of measures that could include…
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Rubbish round table leads to huge savings for whg
Walsall based social housing provider whg has made huge savings since the launch of an innovative new waste segregation scheme. whg has reduced costs relating to waste collection, redirecting funds into improved services for customers, as well as significantly reducing items going to landfill. Following a ‘rubbish round table’ discussion in 2022, triggered by an…
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Housing association receives plaudits for ongoing sustainability work
A leading Midlands housing provider has been recognised for its sustainability work at the Carbon Literate Organisation Awards. whg, which owns and manages around 22,000 affordable homes across the Midlands, received bronze accreditation from organisers, the Carbon Literacy Project. The Carbon Literacy Project aims to raise awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday…
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whg sustainability and ESG lead shortlisted for Power List
A leading Midlands housing provider’s sustainability lead has been shortlisted for this year’s Unlock Net Zero Climate Champions’ Power List. Jo Shields, Head of Sustainability & ESG for whg, which owns and manages 22,000 affordable homes across the Midlands, has secured a place on the shortlist for her approach and achievements in driving forward sustainable…
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Retrofit: how do we engage the hearts and minds of customers?
whg is proud to have contributed to Shakespeare Martineau’s Retrofit: Engaging the Hearts and Minds of Tenants report, which includes a landmark survey – of more than 730 respondents – garnering the attitudes and opinions of tenants about retrofitting their homes. As well as exposing the needs and concerns of tenants, the report also highlights…
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Walsall garden awarded coveted green flag for fifth year running
A community garden in the heart of Walsall is flying the flag as one of the nation’s best green spaces for the fifth year in a row. Caldmore Community Garden has received a Green Flag Community Award in recognition of the contribution made by local residents to managing and maintaining the open space for public…
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whg achieves international recognition as sustainability champion
A leading Midland housing provider has achieved international recognition for its commitment to making a positive environmental and social impact. whg is among the first in the UK to be accredited as a sustainable housing provider by pan-European consultancy RITTERWALD. The Certified Sustainable Housing Label was awarded following a rigorous assessment of various aspects of…
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whg launches first Sustainability Strategy
whg has committed to the future with the launch of its first Sustainability Strategy. The leading Midland’s landlord published the new roadmap this month, setting out how it will support communities to flourish and endure while preparing for the impacts of climate change. The strategy goes beyond protection of the environment, covering health and wellbeing initiatives…