#OurNorth Net Zero – sample intranet article
We’re supporting #OurNorth Net Zero: find out how you can get involved
The climate crisis is a reality – and with ¼ of the North’s carbon emissions coming from existing homes, housing is part of the solution.
That’s why we’re proud to support #OurNorth Net Zero – a programme of events, research and influencing work being led by the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC). The NHC will be making the case that retrofitting the North’s older, colder homes will create jobs and cut emissions now: contributing to Government priorities on levelling-up and reaching Net Zero.
There are lots of opportunities for our team to get involved. Each week through the Autumn, the NHC are hosting a webinar covering a different aspect of housing decarbonisation – enabling housing organisations in the North to learn from each other and from national experts.
These events are free to attend – you can browse the programme and register using the NHC’s member portal at https://www.mynhc.org.uk/events – all you need is your work email address. New events are being added – so do keep checking back. You can also view previous events.
We’ll also be involved in the annual Northern Housing Summit event on 3rd November, where research demonstrating the jobs and skills boost housing decarbonisation can deliver will be launched, and key speakers include City Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram.
#OurNorth Net Zero is supported by Halton Housing, Liverpool City Region Housing Associations, Thirteen, and Together Group. For more information, contact Anna Seddon at the NHC – anna.seddon@northern-consortium.org.uk
Campaign Partner sample release
<ORGANISATION> PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NET ZERO NORTH
<ORGANISATION> have pledged their commitment to decarbonisation and a greener, healthier future by becoming Campaign Partners of the Northern Housing Consortium’s #OurNorth Net Zero campaign.
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) is a membership body representing the views of over 90% of housing providers across the North of England, including councils and housing associations.
#OurNorth Net Zero will help NHC members tackle the climate crisis through a mix of groundbreaking research and education, alongside influencing work with key politicians and policy makers.
NHC’s #OurNorth Net Zero events will help members build connections and knowledge so that they can confidently and efficiently upgrade their homes.
Two pieces of research will further support these events: a project alongside IPPR North that will demonstrate the jobs and skills potential of retrofit in the North of England; and an evidence tool which will demonstrate the relative costs and benefits of interventions in different types of homes in the North, including fuel bill savings for tenants and savings to the NHS from improved health.
The Consortium’s influencing activity will help the North secure the policy and resources needed to renew existing homes. This decarbonisation of social housing stock in the North of England will improve the lives and health of millions of people, creating tens of thousands of jobs and make a significant contribution to Government priorities on levelling-up and reaching Net Zero.
Speaking about the partnership, Northern Housing Consortium Chief Executive Tracy Harrison said:
“The climate crisis is very real and with a quarter of the North’s carbon emissions coming from homes housing definitely has a role to play in making a better future for everyone. Thanks to our Campaign Partners <organisation> who support our vision for a Net Zero North we are able to run a comprehensive programme for our members that will help councils and housing associations in our communities undertake vital action with confidence.”
<comment from Campaign Partner organisation> For further information about #OurNorth Net Zero visit www.northern-consortium.org.uk
#OurNorth Net Zero is supported by Campaign Partners Halton Housing, Liverpool City Region Housing Associations, Thirteen, and Together Group.
#OurNorth Net Zero sample social posts
Suggested sample tweets to be used with the Campaign Partner image:
- We are backing a Net Zero North with @NHC #OurNorth Net Zero
- Councils across the North have declared climate emergencies. Housing can create jobs and cut emissions – that’s why we’re backing #OurNorth Net Zero with @NHC
- Housing associations and ALMOs have made ambitious commitments to decarbonise their homes. We are supporting this through #OurNorth Net Zero with @NHC
- Housing accounts for a quarter of the North’s carbon emissions. We want to lower that. #OurNorth Net Zero
- Decarbonisation of the North’s housing stock can create 1,000s of jobs. Just one of the reasons we’re supporting #OurNorth Net Zero
You could also use a quote about #OurNorth Net Zero and why your organisation is backing it from a senior staff member and there will be plenty of content for you to retweet and comment on from the Northern Housing Consortium Twitter account.
Suggested LinkedIn posts to be used alongside the Campaign Partner image:
Decarbonisation of the North’s Housing Stock could create 20,000 jobs at pace. Just one of the reasons we’re backing the #OurNorth Net Zero campaign with the Northern Housing Consortium
#Housing #Decarbonisation #NetZero #Jobs #Employment
25% of the North’s carbon emissions come from housing. Councils have declared a climate emergency and Housing Associations and ALMOs have made ambitious plans to decarbonise their homes. We are supporting the NHC’s research and engagement to make this a reality through the #OurNorth Net Zero campaign.
#climateemergency #climatechange #climateemergency #decarbonisation #netzero #housing
We’re very proud to be Campaign Partners of #OurNorth Net Zero which will help the North’s housing providers tackle the climate crisis through a mix of research and engagement, alongside influencing work with key politicians and policy makers.
#climateemergency #climatechange #climateemergency #decarbonisation #netzero #housing
