A HEREFORDSHIRE housing association is a finalist in a top sustainability award.
Platform Housing Group, which has a number of properties in Ross-on-Wye, has been shortlisted in The Landlord of the Year category in the 2025 Unlock Net Zero Awards.
The awards aim to recognise, champion and celebrate positive climate action from both an individual and organisational perspective.
Platform Housing Group’s award entry focused on the group’s commitment and delivery within the Net Zero agenda. It highlighted the work in accelerating the Net Zero carbon transition across its assets and supply chain and in creating and maintaining low carbon homes and places that benefit local communities.
Lianne Taylor, sustainability irector at Platform Housing Group said: “We’re delighted to be shortlisted for an Unlock Net Zero Award alongside so many other inspiring organisations.
“It’s an honour to be recognised and we celebrate the efforts of all the finalists working toward a net zero future.”
Examples of Platform Housing’s positive approach include stopping the use of fossil fuel heating on new homes, an initiative that began in 2024 and that all new homes have a minimum energy rating of EPC B.
The organisation currently has 44 electric vans in operation and last year Platform colleagues donated more than 700 hours of their time to community projects such as litter picking, bike repairs, community gardens and rewilding.
Ms Taylor concluded: “Being shortlisted in these awards not only acknowledges our firm commitment to deliver on our sustainability targets, it also provides us with inspiration to continue on our sustainability journey.”
Last summer a brand new housing development at Middleton Avenue Ross built by the Platform Housing Group was officially completed.
The 44 homes – which have been constructed on a timber frame system – are made up of 17 for affordable rent and 27 shared ownership.