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Carbon Net Zero resources
For social landlords and their contractors wanting to make their organisations carbon net zero, there are many resources to help them plan how to do this.
Why should social landlords start decarbonisation now?
There is a Climate Emergency. The sooner social landlords, their contractors and suppliers start to decarbonise their activities, the less risks and costs they will face. The following Q&A explains what the risks are, what can be done and how to get started.
Asbestos (September 2021 Update)
This guide covers social landlords’ responsibilities for managing any asbestos, including asbestos containing material (ACM), in their properties to protect anyone using or working in their premises from the risks to health that exposure to asbestos causes.
Net Zero Carbon: Are you ready?
Simple steps to get started now
Communal - Heating
The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 came into force from 18 December 2014 but with certain regulations coming into force later. They were amended in March 2015 and in November 2020.
Residents' safety: changing the culture - why 100% compliance is not good enough
The Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 highlighted tragic failings. The Hackitt Review’s final report concluded that the same old methods were unlikely to deliver the fundamental changes needed to safeguard residents.
Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 - Amendments November 2020
Complying with the Amended Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 – Q&A briefing
Resident safety - Introduction
The safety of tenants is paramount and should be the primary concern of all landlords.
Covid-19: repairs and maintenance - Q&A briefing
Article originally published 21 May 2020, last updated on 6 November 2020
Net zero carbon and existing stock: Q&A briefing
With the UK committed to achieving a ‘net zero carbon’ economy by 2050, energy use in homes, particularly existing homes, must be substantially reduced so as not to contribute to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions
