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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.
LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is a not-for-profit procurement partner that supports the delivery of high quality and socially responsible construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across social housing and public sector buildings.
With 60 years of trusted procurement expertise, and a deep-rooted understanding of local challenges and priorities, we offer efficient and compliant solutions that simplify and accelerate project delivery throughout Great Britain.
We’re proud to provide Gold Standard Verified frameworks that empower public bodies to maximise value for money and meet the needs of local communities. Working closely with our clients, partners, and committee members we deliver positive and lasting social value via Community Benefit Funds.
Find out more at www.lhcprocure.org.uk
Fortem is a specialist in social housing, and it has been the company’s sole focus since its inception in 2002. With deep sector expertise and a clear purpose, Fortem is committed to raising standards across social housing and helping clients provide safe, warm and quality homes - because Every Home Matters.
Working nationally, Fortem builds long-term strategic partnerships with social housing landlords to deliver customer-focused, value-driven and high-quality housing services. Its expertise spans three core workstreams: Retrofit, Repairs and Maintenance, and Capital Works.
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.
Net Zero Fund Management (NZFM) is a leading UK delivery partner accelerating the transition to warmer, smarter and more sustainable homes. Since 2019, NZFM has provided an end-to-end platform that combines funding, technical design, programme management, compliance and long-term optimisation to deliver large-scale renewable energy and retrofit projects across social housing, local authority and commercial portfolios.
Working with strategic partners, including Octopus Energy, NZFM deploys Solar PV, battery storage, smart energy systems and low-carbon technologies that reduce energy costs, improve EPC ratings and create long-term value for residents and asset owners alike.
What sets NZFM apart is its ability to transform energy infrastructure into revenue-generating assets through innovative solutions such as GridConnect, Tenant Power and Zero Bills Homes. By integrating funding, delivery and intelligent energy optimisation within a single accountable model, NZFM helps organisations reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty and achieve ambitious net-zero goals while delivering measurable social, environmental and financial impact at scale.
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
“Social was pleased to be a supporter of the Unlock Net Zero awards – a fantastic showcase of sector best practice and progress in that space. Huge congrats to all those shortlisted and the winners – and to Andrew Cameron-Smith and the team there.”
Luke Cross, director (London), Social
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