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Tuesday 24 June 2025, Manchester Central

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The Unlock Net Zero Awards are an unmissable opportunity to align your brand with the very best in housing decarbonisation. Make the most of the opportunity to network ‘in-person’ with leaders from across the sector and showcase your commitment to positive change.

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The British Property Federation is the voice of the real estate industry in the UK. Our membership reflects the diverse nature of our industry – owners, developers, funders, agents and advisers.

We work with our members to support a diverse, successful and sustainable real estate industry recognised for the contribution it makes to society. Our membership is industry wide, so we provide unparalleled opportunities for networking and sharing good practice, and we can provide government and regulators with an authoritative perspective on the issues facing real estate and how we can support communities across the country.

We deliver our mission by working collaboratively with national and local government and other partners; by promoting knowledge, innovation and best practice within the industry; and by showcasing our members’ achievements so that our diverse sector is better understood.

Cyd Innovation is the leading provider of independent retrofit quality assurance and net zero retrofit management services. Regulated by RICS, we excel in large-scale retrofit scheme design, quality management (including audit, retrofit assessments, retrofit design, retrofit coordination, and evaluation), and client-side services such as procurement, contract management, and social value management.

We pride ourselves on being a strategic and impactful extension of our clients' teams, offering thorough retrofit guidance and support. Our in-house, independent quality assurance and management services go beyond PAS2035 standards and support wider compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and Welsh Housing Quality Standard.

Our goal is to create significant social value through sustainable, high-quality, and innovative retrofit solutions. We are committed to generating genuine social value, ensuring our support truly benefits those who need it most.
Contact us today to learn more about how Cyd Innovation can support your projects and goals.

Email sales@cydinnovation.com Phone 01352 748876

Energy Angels is the leading void energy management partner for social landlords, supporting over 130 landlords and overseeing energy services for more than 1.4 million social housing properties.

Our service simplifies void energy management, enhances efficiency, and reduces costs for social landlords. With our Energise platform we are able to connect with all energy suppliers and industry data providers, making energy access quicker and hassle-free.

Trusted by more than 25% of the sector, we offer seamless energy solutions through:

Void Energy Management – A free service ensuring smooth transitions for vacant properties and preventing debt issues.
Energise Portal – An award-winning digital tool that automates energy notifications for accurate billing and account management.
Supplier Coordination – Works with all energy providers to resolve prepayment debt and power outages, restoring residents’ access efficiently.
Cost-Saving Solutions – Provides free energy credit, standing charge waivers, and smart meter installations in collaboration with major UK energy suppliers.
Resident Support – Offers free energy advice to help tenants manage usage and reduce costs.

Email: enquiries@energyangels.co.uk or telephone: 01902 585504

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Fortem are Social Housing experts. It is our sole focus and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002.

Our mission is to raise the bar in social housing and help clients provide safe, warm, and decent homes.

Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs 24/7, refurbishes vacant properties to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical, and fire safety, and installs various home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs, Windows, and energy efficiency measures through retrofit programmes.

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Fusion21 is a national social enterprise specialising in efficient and impactful public sector procurement services and delivering visible social value.

As a procurement with purpose provider, we were created by and for the housing sector in 2002 and have since diversified into other sectors including local authority, education, NHS, and blue light.

Our team of procurement, social value, and community investment specialists is driven by a passion for making sustainable change, helping our 1100+ members to transform lives, redefine communities, and take positive climate action.

To date, we have saved members more than £380 million through the procurement process, created over 13,550 employment outcomes, and generated more than £200 million in social impact.

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Mira Showers is the UK’s leading shower brand for the specification market. At Mira, we see sustainability as a responsibility. Not a choice. We’ve always believed that our business should have a positive impact on our planet, our communities and our people. In 2023, Recoup waste water heat recovery specialists became part of the Kohler Mira group. In 2024, we launched Mira Advance HeatloopTM , the first electric shower designed to work with Recoup WWHRS to improve energy efficiency, saving up to 40% on annual showering energy.

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Love to Rent is the first and only digital marketing platform and lettings service exclusively for build to rent homes.

Our focus is raising customer awareness about the choices available to those looking for a secure, professionally managed home where the landlord is committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring the best ‘lived’ experience for residents.

Love to Rent has been established from the realisation that the traditional property portals and lettings agents do not differentiate between buy to let and other private rented homes and purposely designed and built homes for rent.

In addition to marketing the developments and homes on the website Love to Rent actively promotes content about the lifestyle, experiences and homes available across social media and press to ensure customers are kept up to date of the amazing choices available to them when looking for a place to call home.

Testimonials

“Ocean Media really know how to revive the sector. You guys do a fantastic job celebrating our sector, keep up the good work”

Effie Cohen, senior external engagement and communications lead, Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

“A great event, Unlock Net Zero filled with many networking opportunities and knowledge sharing and wonderful to be alongside so many peers doing the doing and collaborating for systems change.”

Jo Shields, head of sustainability & ESG, whg

"It gave me so much hope and inspiration for the housing sector in achieving sustainability for our homes, communities and resident’s lives!"

Jon Daley, head of sustainability, G2M Group

"It was a coming together of so many people whose day job is purpose and mission-led, who are passionate about transforming the lives of those most affected by the #housingcrisis, #costoflivingcrisis and through wider #economic and #socialinequality.

It was a time to celebrate the incredible achievements and to reflect on how we can build capacity at pace to build on the successes of this vibrant and vital sector."
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Sarah Daly, associate director, sustainability, Turner & Townsend

“What a fantastic evening celebrating all the positive, innovative and inspiring work being done by a huge range of organisations and individuals in this sector; and it was an honour to be part of a winning team collecting an award on the main stage. Laura Tobin was a brilliant host and the food was delicious!”

Georgina Patel, sustainability consultant

"This is an incredible event and a real showcase for those of us that are #strivingforexcellence - there is no Plan B!"

Nicola Clayton, head of business development, Etopia

"The platform they provide not only celebrates the accomplishments of individuals and organizations in the field of sustainability but also fosters a sense of community and collaboration."

Sylwester Raczynski, founder, CEO, iHelios

"Thanks for leading the way on keeping the decarbonisation agenda on the map. It's only going to get bigger & we need to support all the collaboration we can across the industry (and other industries!)."

Jamie Abbott, director and housing sector sustainability lead – consulting, Turner & Townsend

"I thought the event was a resounding success. I’m so glad to have been involved. It’s great to see so many people together trying to make a difference and doing great things."

Fayann Simpson OBE, chair, L&Q Resident Services Board