en.Wedoany.com Reported - Scotland's Housing Network (SHN) recently held its first-ever sustainability-themed conference, attracting numerous industry members. The sold-out event provided attendees with an opportunity to step away from their daily work and collectively reflect on how the housing sector can address the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
The conference featured speeches from multiple experts in housing, planning, academia, and sustainability. Pam Ewen, Head of Planning, Climate, and Sustainability Services and Chief Planner at Fife Council, delivered a keynote address focusing on achieving sustainable affordable housing in challenging times. Tricia Hill, Director of Development and Sustainability at Kingdom Housing Association, shared insights on the topic of fair transition for customers in new housing. Additionally, Eleanor Pratt from Verture led a session on climate resilience and adaptation in social housing.
The day also included a panel discussion on ESG monitoring and evaluation, chaired by Stephen Strachan, Sustainability Manager at Hillcrest Homes. Panelists included Jon Turner, Chief Executive of Link Group; Julio Bros-Williamson, Chancellor's Fellow in Net Zero Buildings at the University of Edinburgh; Jackie Timmons, Regional Retrofit and Shared Repairs Manager at the City of Edinburgh Council; and Katy Syme, Impact Assessment Consultant at Changeworks. The panel delved into the value of monitoring and evaluation, the importance of high-quality data, and how evidence can be used to better plan for ESG priorities proactively.
SHN extended special thanks to Annelise Miller, a Sustainability Graduate Intern at Kingdom Housing Association, who organized the event as part of her internship with SHN. Her hard work, dedication, and attention to detail ensured the smooth running of the event. SHN Chief Executive Andrea Finkel-Gates expressed delight at the positive response from members, noting that the conversations throughout the day were thoughtful, the speakers demonstrated genuine expertise and insight, and a spirit of collaboration was evident throughout. Tricia Hill, Director of Development and Sustainability at Kingdom Housing Association, remarked that as SHN's first sustainability conference, its success reflected the growing interest across the sector in sustainability, climate resilience, and the practical steps needed to support tenants and communities.
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