The Fusion21 Foundation is proud to be a founding funder of the Housing, Growth and Green Jobs Alliance — a national partnership helping the UK reach its net‑zero goals while unlocking green skills, jobs and growth opportunities for social housing communities.
Our £220,000 investment is supporting the Alliance to link the delivery of sustainable, low‑carbon housing with the creation of meaningful green employment and career pathways — ensuring that social housing tenants are not left behind in the transition.
Led by Communities that Work and backed by partners including Clarion, Sovereign Network Group, Torus and Newground Together, the Alliance brings together housing, low‑carbon and employment experts. By collaborating with housing providers, skills agencies and employers, it aims to unlock new routes for people and communities to thrive in the green economy.
The UK faces a major challenge: millions of homes need retrofitting and decarbonisation to meet net‑zero commitments, driving an urgent need for skilled workers in energy efficiency, renewable energy installation, sustainable construction and waste reduction.
To meet this need, the Alliance is commissioning research to map the link between social housing communities and the green jobs market: exploring barriers, highlighting successful regional initiatives and making policy recommendations to government and industry.
Jo Hannan, Fusion21 Foundation Manager said: “As a founding funder, we’re proud to support the Housing, Growth and Green Jobs Alliance. This partnership brings together housing, skills, and employment sectors to tackle the green skills gap — shaping the conversation and creating real opportunities for social housing communities as the UK moves towards net zero.”
Lynsey Sweeney, Managing Director of Communities that Work, added: "The drive to decarbonise our homes is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Social housing communities are at the heart of this mission. By bringing together expertise from housing, employment and sustainability, we can ensure the green transition delivers both environmental benefits and economic opportunities for those who need it most.”
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