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Publications

Environmental Quality Management System for new build homes

A system to improve sustainability of new build social homes in a practical way and being able to demonstrate impact to stakeholders.

Funding net zero

Landlords representing ~200,000 homes and investors representing £40bn investment, broadly thought this funding mechanism has many advantages for them and for Government.

EV Roundtable Summary

A summary document to highlight the issues discussed and identify common approaches that attendees are currently applying to combat the task of EV integration.

Sustainable Procurement Guide

A guide derived from a collaborative sustainable procurement session with social landlords across the UK. Explore key insights and best practices, for navigating sustainable procurement in the diverse landscape of social housing.

Happiness by Numbers

The science of wellbeing measurement and how to include environmental protection.  Ideal for placemaking strategies and the “S” part of ESG reporting.

Developing a climate resilience standard for social landlords

Key findings from the climate resilience roundtable hosted by SHIFT with social landlords across the UK.

SECR Reporting Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the SECR roundtable hosted by SHIFT with social landlords across the UK.

Net Zero Carbon Roadmap Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the Net Zero carbon roundtable hosted by SHIFT with social landlords across the UK.

Developing an Environmental Strategy for Social Landlords Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the environmental strategy development roundtable hosted by SHIFT with 9 social landlords across the UK.

Building to EPC A Roundtable Summary

Key findings from the building to EPC A roundtables hosted by SHIFT with 18 social landlords across the UK.
Housing 2050

Housing 2050

A roadmap for achieving a sustainable social housing stock in a cost effective way.

Published 2018.

Touching the voids

Touching the voids

Research findings that show that an energy efficient housing stock results in lower void rates, lower rent arrears and lower maintenance costs.
The Review

The Review

Environmental state of the nations social housing stock. The report contains 2017 data and more recent data is available on application. Please get in touch.
SHIFT response to ESG White Paper

SHIFT response to ESG White Paper

Lenders are looking for environmental credentials from social landlords. Here are our suggestions.

SHIFT Overheating risk assessment tool

SHIFT have developed an overheating risk assessment tool for social housing. See the details here.
SHIFT Framework 2020

SHIFT Framework 2020

A free resource ideal for smaller associations who want to monitor progress to a sustainable housing stock.
Sustainability and Value For Money

Sustainability and Value For Money

The financial benefits to social landlords of pursuing environmental strategies.

“We appreciate the insight and support Annie and Richard have given us throughout the process of developing our sustainability plan. Their input has been instrumental in shaping the content, structure and direction of the plan, and we genuinely could not have progressed this far without SHIFT’s guidance.”

Vic Cox - Director of Assets & Sustainability, Trivallis - August 2025

''Thanks to Rob and the team for our latest environmental report. SHIFT’s unique benchmarking dataset is ultra-useful and we know exactly how we perform compared to our peers''

Lucy Breeze - Sustainability Manager, Golding Homes - August 2025

“The SHIFT Sustainability report provides us with an invaluable, evidence-based overview of our environmental performance. It gives us not only a clear understanding of our current footprint, but also a strategic pathway towards measurable, long-term improvements. Our knowledgeable assessor Steve was always available to help throughout, and produced a great, timely report.”

Molly Auchterlonie - Environmental and Sustainability Business Partner - Finance, Stonewater - August 2025

''We were very pleased with the production of our 2025 SHIFT report and the validation of our energy and carbon data. Tom’s thorough and diligent approach has given us real confidence in the accuracy of the information and the insight that SHIFT gives us on our data, benchmarked with other social landlords, is of real value to us."

Jonny Mobbs - Head of Sustainability, Midland Heart - September 2025

“Good sustainability data underpins our environmental ambitions for 2030. Achieving Gold in the SHIFT assessment has given our teams confidence we are heading in the right direction when it comes to data quality, and making genuine improvements in performance.”

Cecily Church - Head of Sustainability, Fairhive Homes - September 2025

“The SHIFT report is a unique benchmarking tool which allows us to monitor our sustainability progress against our peers. Our assessor, Steve, was available to help at every stage of the process, travelled up to present the findings of the report and conduct a mini office sustainability audit. Thank you.”

Chris Hunt - Sustainable Development Officer, Grampian Housing Association - October 2025

‘‘I was highly impressed with how thorough and diligent our assessor Annie Murray was throughout the process. She worked closely with data owners and answered any data queries promptly.’’

Dan Moore - Environmental Specialist, Sovereign Network Group - October 2025

"Thanks, Millie, for all your help with the SECR report. It's been great working together to understand the data we have and where to report these emissions. This report is very useful, as it shows the breakdown of carbon emissions and identifies current improvements from the previous year and further areas for improvement. This data is extremely valuable to Cobalt, and will help us demonstrate our ESG performance to relevant stakeholders, as well as direct our operations as we race to achieve Net Zero."

James Fay - Sustainability Officer, Cobalt Housing - October 2025

‘‘Working with SHIFT was absolutely essential to our sustainability plans. We rely entirely on SHIFT for their objectivity and expertise which we don’t have in-house. SHIFT actually look at our current practice and give us recommendations from a place of expertise. We would absolutely recommend SHIFT, and have done.’’

Adam West - Business Performance Officer, Beacon Cymru Group - November 2025

“We greatly appreciated Millie’s support in helping us interpret our data and incorporate it into the SHIFT report. Her insight was invaluable in identifying our environmental strengths and areas for improvement. We were pleased to use the report as a foundation for encouraging further sustainable enhancements across our wider business activities.”

Gavin Roberts - Head of Environmental, Sustainability and Decarbonisation, Halton Housing - December 2025

‘‘Shift were a brilliant partner for our ESOS compliance and the reports have provided valuable insight. The process was thorough, clearly presented, and tailored to our needs. Our SHIFT Assessor, Steve, was always available to provide help and advice throughout the process. Thank you.’’

Emma Detain - Sustainability Manager, Huel - December 2025

‘‘I was grateful to Annie for sense checking our new carbon calculator tool; we really value the independent verification and quality assurance work SHIFT provides.’’

Kris Atkins - Director, Ocker Environmental - December 2025

“It’s been another great year working with SHIFT to produce our environmental report, which has continued to support improvements in our environmental performance and data quality. We particularly valued the discussions around the monitoring of our new build homes.”

Tegan Heard -  Sustainability Manager, Livewest - December 2025