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Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How Do We Make Retrofit Funding Work? - Virtual Conference
What is this conference about?
The evidence for the need for retrofit is undeniable – we need buildings across the UK to be more energy efficient because we need to:
- Reduce Carbon Emissions
- Lower Energy Costs for Owners & Tenants
- Boost Property Value & Resilience
- Meet Government Climate Targets & Regulations
- Support Green Jobs & Economic Growth
So just what are the barriers and opportunities associated with retrofit? How do we accelerate retrofit in the built environment? and importantly, how do we fund this?
Barriers to retrofit include lack of Government regulation, the motivations of property investors, supply chain issues, the cost of funds and the take up of funding that is already on offer.
Often, initial upfront costs and lack of clarity on retrofit funding options can mean property owners hesitate to retrofit, or retrofit to a lower standard. The need for retrofit is only growing, and therefore so is the pressure to fund it.
To address this market barrier, innovative funding solutions are coming into play – things like green mortgages, pay as you save models, and many other models being piloted across the UK.
These models will not only help the property owners, but the supply chains that can then tap into this work.
Come along to this session to hear from different panellists on their funding models and concepts that will drive this and enable retrofit at scale.
What will I achieve?
By attending this virtual conference, you will:
- Hear from industry experts about the current and future retrofit funding landscape
- Discover what different funding models are on the market
- Hear about what funding models are currently being piloted and how they work
- Hear about the partnerships, collaborations and joined up thinking that is enabling retrofit at scale
- Understand the impact that all of this can have on your business
Who will I hear from?
- Eleanor Bowden, MD - Homes, Pineapple Partnerships
- Rupert Snuggs, Managing Director, Pineapple Partnerships
- James Williams, Co-founder and CEO, Sero
- Shaun Thomas, Climate and Sustainability Manager, NatWest
- Robert Jones, Investment Manager, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Ryan Jude, Built Environment Programme Director, Green Finance Institute
Who is this conference suited for?
This conference is suited for those interested in retrofit and how to fund it.What are the technical requirements?
You will need:
An internet connection
A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook)
Earphones/headphones/speakers (preferable)
A tablet/iPad/smartphone/iPhone to load facilitation tools
Can I invite a colleague?
Yes, you can invite as many colleagues as you’d like. Simply follow the instructions when you click through to register under ‘Add or cancel additional attendees’.
This session is part of the retrofit programme; the programme is delivered by the School and sponsored by NatWest Group – You can learn more about this here
This workshop is part of the NatWest sponsored Retrofit Programme delivered by the School. Any content you view or services you access are provided by the Supply Chain Sustainability School, and NatWest is not responsible for or liable for any content, including, but not limited to any advertising, products, materials, services or advice.
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Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM