Net Zero Compliance for Social Landlords

For landlords navigating retrofit, net zero and shifting regulations, we bring clarity, assurance and results.

At Cyd Innovation, we support social landlords to deliver safe, compliant, high-impact retrofit, backed by technical rigour and social purpose.

Whether you’re responding to new housing compliance requirements, tackling PAS 2035 retrofit obligations, or scaling up for net zero housing, we bring clarity, coordination, and measurable outcomes.

We provide clear, structured Net Zero support for landlords. Our Virtual Energy Team™ combines regulatory insight, supply chain expertise, and social impact leadership, ensuring every retrofit compliance project improves homes, meets standards, and benefits communities.

Six Core Stages for Social Landlords

Everything we do is backed by real-world expertise, giving you peace of mind at every stage.

Stage 1

Understand and meet compliance requirements

Retrofit and net zero aren’t just priorities, they’re now compliance requirements.

We can help you to understand and meet these requirements. The landscape of compliance for housing providers is shifting fast. From Awaab’s Law to new WHQS guidance, landlords face growing responsibilities across fire safety, damp and PAS 2035 retrofit delivery. We make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

We’re here to translate complex WHQS guidance into simple steps for progress.

Key legislation we help you navigate:

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act
Renting Homes (Wales) Act
Awaab’s Law: 24 response for urgent repairs
PAS 2035:2023 Retrofit Compliance
WHQS 2023
Housing Health and Rating System (HHSRS)

Stage 2

Build Robust, Compliant Procurement Processes

Retrofit is high-value, high-stakes work. Mistakes in procurement can derail timelines, budgets, and outcomes.

That’s why we specialise in compliant procurement for retrofit, making sure the right suppliers are identified, assessed, and appointed, with all due diligence in place. Our Virtual Energy Team™ helps deliver up to 15% efficiency savings across a contract’s lifecycle.

Stage 3

Appoint the right times

Appoint the right teams
We builds teams to deliver retrofit with purpose and precision, matching skillsets to project needs.

Our Net Zero support for landlords includes helping to develop internal capability while creating skilled teams through our Pathway Programme. We combine fresh talent with seasoned expertise to ensure results.

Read more about our Retrofit Co-ordination Services.

Stage 4

Retrofit at scale and on budget

At Cyd Innovation, we deliver retrofit at scale by combining strategic oversight with hands-on project coordination through its Virtual Energy Team™.

We manage the full process, from assessment to implementation, ensuring projects stay on time, on budget, and fully compliant. By working with trusted suppliers and maintaining real-time oversight on cost and quality, we provide efficient, scalable delivery without compromising on retrofit compliance standards or social value.

Stage 5

Independent Quality Assurance

The Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) calls for independent quality assurance. Many funders, auditors, and internal teams do too.

We offer Independent Quality Assurance by carrying out:

Independent audits and retrofit compliance surveys
Verification of works, contracts and budgets
Carbon footprint reviews for new developments
Whole-stock reporting for funders and regulators

We are also able to review the carbon associated with new developments and provide formal reporting for funders, regulators, and other stakeholders on the carbon footprint of your entire housing stock. This insight is essential for shaping future investment, meeting ESG goals, and staying compliant with evolving sustainability standards. Our Independent Quality Assurance service supports stronger decision-making and long-term strategy.

Stage 6

Social Value & Community Benefits

Compliance for housing providers now includes demonstrating how you generate value for local communities. We provide independent social value audits aligned to PAS 2035 compliance and WHQS guidance, helping you track employment impact, green space improvements and educational outreach.

We help you generate, track, and report community benefits in housing through:

Local employment and skills development
Nature-based projects and green spaces
Education and STEM engagement
Independent social value audits aligned with WHQS and ESG criteria

Every pound spent on retrofit should also support thriving, connected communities. We make that measurable and meaningful.

At Cyd Innovation, we don’t just meet the standard – we set it.

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