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The Tesla Powerwall and SAVPP are teams making a real social impact and at the same time proving the technological capabilities of residential batteries connected in a "virtual power plant". These Powerwalls provide back up in case of grid outages, lower energy bills, and help provide stability services to the grid. In the very near future, it will be commonplace to see households with a battery, just like it is to see a dishwasher or an oven today.

As a lover of Highland hospitality, I'm thrilled to share this stunning table set up by Victoria Erasmus' team for our recent IoD Highlands & Islands event at Uilebheist Distillery Ness Bank. The evening, sponsored by Rathbones Investment Management International, focused on finding solutions for population decline and barriers to economic growth in our area. The Highlands and Islands region has tremendous potential for economic growth, built on the backs of SMEs and individual entrepreneurs who have invested everything in the future of our area. The Green Freeport and renewables sector offer job generation and a ripple effect that can benefit other ports in the region. However, exponential growth requires increased investment in housing and infrastructure. The business plan is in place, the potential apparent, but development funding must follow. With less than 10% of UK levelling up funds spent and capital from the UK Government taking too long to arrive, this once-in-a-generation opportunity for transformation risks being squandered. Let's seize this moment and ensure that the necessary investment is made to drive growth in the Highlands and Islands. Together, we can build a brighter future for our region. #publicprivatepartnership #transformationalgrowth #skills #people IoD Highlands & Islands IoD Scotland Highlands and Islands Enterprise Highland Council UK Government Scotland Catherine McWilliam Alison Wilson

🙌 The HMO Awards 23/24 submissions are closing TODAY! Judging the ⭐ Creating A Sustainable Future ⭐ award is Mahsa Khaneghah MRTPI, Founder of Urbanist on a mission, and previous role as Climate Emergency Engagement Officer at the London Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council. Also previously the Head of Planning & Sustainability at Platinum Property Partners, a nationwide property franchise. Mahsa champions the importance of co-design and co-benefits (e.g., long-term business viability and improved health) for town planning and climate action. Who is this award for? 💡 The Creating a Sustainable Future award (Best demonstration of HMO encompassing positive social, environmental, and economic impacts) celebrates those who have created and managed an HMO that positively contributes to the local community and economy whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. The winner of this award is somebody who understands the importance of creating a home, with a forward-looking view of what housing will have to look like in the face of the challenges that lie ahead. 👉 Check out the full award details and application criteria/ process in the comments!!! 🔴 Application DEADLINE: Friday 23rd February MIDNIGHT 🙌 Brought to you by: COHO Property Management Software & HMOUK Magazine #hmo #property #coho #hmoawards #propertyinvestors #hmowards #propertydevelopment #propertymanagers #propertymanagement #systemising #propertyinvestment #landlords #coliving #lettings #R2R #BTR #studentlets #socialhousing #professionallets #sharedliving

🏆Judging the Sustainability Award! 🥇 I’m really looking forward to judging the 2024 award for ‘Creating a Sustainable Future’ at the HMO Awards. 📈For many this can be a daunting topic, where tackling the ecological and climate crisis in the context of skyrocketing costs, widening inequalities and injustices seems too high a mountain to climb. 🙏🏽I’m a big fan of the Serenity prayer: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.” 🏘️This Award provides an opportunity to celebrate what can be done in the property sector to put people and planet at an equal value to profit in a political landscape that should be doing much more to encourage this. By celebrating and learning from these case studies a slow but powerful shift can start in ensuring this becomes the norm. 💭What tiny but mighty effort could you make towards creating a sustainable future in your industry?

🏡Eco HMO Project! 🎙️I’m back in Norwich with Francis Meynell talking about this fantastic Passivhaus-led project converting an ex-police site into a shared house. 📊Although the HMO isn’t quite up and running yet, it was important for Francis to open the doors to the Norwich Green Party’s Councillor Lucy Galvin and other HMO landlords. In addition to a walking tour, Francis provided a detailed presentation covering everything from motivations, obstacles and cost-benefit analysis. 💡When I asked Francis why he decided to do this, he emphasised the importance of sharing experiences and key learnings when it comes to property. Not only is this part of the ethos as a Franchise Partner with Platinum Property Partners, but a critical way of motivating the much-needed retrofit work across the country’s existing housing stock. 💭If we’re going to decarbonise and improve the quality of housing at scale and pace, there is no doubt that we need more support and collaboration with landlords like Francis who are setting the tone. What is your council doing to champion this type of work?

At VanEck, we are steadfast in our belief that addressing educational disadvantages, incorporating ESG principles, and actively engaging in environmental initiatives are not only ethical imperatives but essential components of a resilient and prosperous future for our communities and planet. 🌍 #InvestInChange #ESG #Sustainability

Way to Go GRENKE TEAM ! #GRENKE launched a green bond on the market for the first time – and with huge success. The issue volume was around EUR 500 million, the highest value of a bond in the company's more than 40-year history. More about it you can read in article on our main GRENKE HQ site below. #GRENKE #greenbond #greeneconomy

Urban Partners and Nrep have earned nominations in seven categories for the PERE Global Awards 2023, including four global awards in categories such as ‘Firm of the Year’, ‘Innovation Investor of the Year’ and ‘Industry Figure of the Year’.   Your support means a lot to us, and we would be grateful if you could take one minute of your time to cast your vote for us if you think we deserve it. Simply follow this link to access the PERE Global Awards 2023 Survey.   Here are the categories in which we would appreciate your vote: Global: ·      Firm of the Year and Global (Urban Partners) ·      Innovation Investor of the Year (Urban Partners) ·      Industry Figure of the Year (Claus) ·      Capital Raise of the Year (NSFV)   Europe: ·      Firm of the Year (Urban Partners) ·      Capital Raise of the Year (NSFV) ·      Nordic Firm of the Year (Nrep)   Thank you for your time and support.  

👀 In my role as Chair, for Make UK Yorkshire and Humber Regional Advisory board, supported by Marie Cooper as Vice Chair, we have great opportunities to visit interesting businesses, run by our members, around the YH region. 📣 Last month we were hosted for two events by Thomas Broadbent Centrifuges in #Huddersfield.  In the morning we held a session for, the regional members, to help the team understand why it is important to introduce Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) into our business. 👨⚖️ Whilst ESG is a necessity for primes and larger original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), many in the supply chain do not realise that whilst there is no legal requirement to adopt ESG, there is an impact. The consequence of being in the supply chain means there is a requirement to adopt ESG. The indirect effect can have a very direct impact. Many lenders and government projects now have a requirement for you to have and  ESG policy in place. In the afternoon we held the quarterly regional advisory board (RAB) meeting to discuss current ongoing and potential issues in the region.  The points raised can then be taken through to the National Membership board, attended by all the regional chairs & vice chairs with MakeUK Senior Team, and onto government if action is required. 📽 The team at Thomas Broadbent have put an excellent short film together of the day,(3.5 minutes) giving a flavour of the ESG event and a brief overview of the RAB. 🎞 A big thankyou too Annette Hobson for arranging the #ESG event and for Dawn Huntrod supporting the RAB, plus driving the wider agenda in the north. One of the great benefits of being a member of MakeUK, especially as an SME, is you get support, through events like the ESG session. 🤝 The increased awareness of issues, that, whilst you believe have no requirement on your business, do have an impact. The other key benefit is that you have a powerful lobbying partner in @Make UK, getting the key regional issues straight to London and in front of politicians and policy makers through the London team. #SME #collaboaration #support #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh