We have been shortlisted for a national sustainability award

We have been shortlisted in the Company of the Year category at the 2025 prestigious National Sustainability Awards.  

The shortlisting recognises our strong commitment to creating positive environmental and social impact - from cutting carbon and enhancing biodiversity to supporting the wellbeing of its customers and communities. With a portfolio of 50,000 homes across the Midlands, we place sustainability at the heart of everything we do. 

Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on 1 October at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square.  

Key milestones from our sustainability in action journey include:  

• Implementing a robust sustainability governance framework including a board-level committee to monitor and oversee progress against sustainability ambitions, plans and targets. 
• Growing our electric vehicle (EV) fleet and expanding EV charging infrastructure, while adopting smart driving technology to help cut carbon from business travel and promote greener transport options. 
• Introducing climate awareness and carbon literacy training across our organisation, empowering colleagues to understand the climate emergency and make informed decisions. 
• Supporting 230 colleagues to volunteer more than 700 hours across green and community initiatives. 
• Upgrading hundreds of homes with energy-efficient improvements, including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. 
• Ending fossil fuel heating installations in all new homes and switching to low-carbon alternatives.  

Lianne Taylor, our Director of Sustainability said: “Sustainability isn’t a separate strand of our work, it’s embedded in everything we do, from building new homes to supporting local communities.  Being recognised at a national level is a proud moment for everyone at Platform and underlines our commitment to building a greener, fairer future.”  

As a Homes England Strategic Partner, we are entrusted with over £250 million in government funding to build affordable, sustainable homes — strengthening its position as a sector leader.  

The National Sustainability Awards celebrate UK organisations that are driving positive environmental change.  To learn more about the awards, visit www.nsawards.co.uk.   

Photo caption: Platform Housing Group’s commitment to sustainability is visible across its communities, such as these new energy-efficient homes in Kirton, Lincolnshire, featuring integrated solar technology.