Place-based retrofit: Building greener communities through skills, partnershops and procurement
As retrofit programmes evolve, organisations are increasingly shifting from individual projects to place-based approaches that deliver wider environmental, economic and social outcomes. Success relies on more than funding—it requires collaboration, local supply chains and a workforce equipped with the right green skills.
This session explores how procurement can help unlock scalable, community-focused retrofit programmes while creating employment opportunities, strengthening local economies and supporting the UK's net zero ambitions.