Net zero targets

We are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

What are we aiming to achieve?

Becoming more environmentally sustainable is one of Soha’s eight key corporate objectives. We’ve set out our commitment in our Corporate Plan. We’ve said we aim to

  • decarbonise our homes to be net zero carbon in use by 2050. We have a target before then to improve the energy efficiency of all Soha homes to at least EPC C standard by 2030. That’s in line with government targets.

Our Environmental Strategy also says that we will aim for

  • our business operation to be net zero carbon by 2030.

We are going to:

  • maximise the use of grant funding.
  • have an easy-to-use and comprehensive measuring tool so we can improve the quality and readability of the data we already hold on our stock. It will also help us produce long-term sustainable investment and improvement plans for our properties.
  • work with residents and communities to improve use of communal open spaces. We’ll also enable you to live more sustainably, supporting your environmental ambitions. We’ll make sure we are making the best use of our combined resources to do so.
  • receive an independent environmental accreditation such as ISO: 14001, SHIFT Certification or similar. We’ll maintain that accreditation by putting an ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability at the heart of our company culture.

Environmental commitment recognised

Soha has achieved ISO14001 accreditation.

ISO 14000 is an internationally recognised standard that relates to environmental management. Being ISO14001 accredited will help Soha minimise its impact on the environment and demonstrate how it is doing this over time. The standard will also help ensure it remains compliant with applicable environment-oriented laws and other regulatory requirements as well as demonstrate its commitment to environmental matters.

Crucially, for Soha residents this means that they will be able to monitor progress against key environmental objectives. This means bringing all Soha homes up to a minimum of Energy Performance Rating Band C by 2030, homes operating at Net Zero Carbon by 2050 and Soha itself operating as a business at Net Zero Carbon by 2030.

“Soha had an initial ISO14001 compliance audit back in April. The auditors set us only three short-term objectives which we needed to complete ahead of their follow-up certification audit last week”, says Lee Hayward, Director of Property Services.

Over the next year Soha has 13 long-term objectives to meet. This will involve introducing new systems and processes that will, amongst other things, help it reduce its carbon footprint. “Accreditation clearly demonstrates that we are making every effort to embed environmental sustainability in our company culture. We have a Green Team composed of residents and staff who, we can be sure, will hold us to our focus on environmental matters, reducing carbon emissions and delivering our objectives!”, added Lee.

Achieving ISO14001 was a corporate objective for 2021-25 (see page 10 of our corporate plan here)

If you have any queries or would like to know more about our ISO14001 accreditation please contact Lee Hayward at lhayward@soha.co.uk

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