New youth panel seeks to help shape sustainable communities

A HOUSING provider is on the scout for youngsters who are passionate about tackling climate change to join a new sustainability panel.

Abri, which looks after 80,000 customers across 35,000 homes in the south of England, has eight places available on its new Youth Sustainability Panel.

This will be made up of 18–24-year-olds who live in Abri homes and neighbourhoods and will give customers a vital voice in shaping a sustainable future for their communities.

The forum will provide young people with the opportunity to openly share their experience, ambitions and ideas, and voice their concerns on the climate emergency to help shape a net zero carbon landscape.

Their thoughts and views will be a valuable addition to the organisation.

The panel will work closely with Abri’s Resident Scrutiny Group, which also plays a key role in building a brighter and greener future at Abri.

Rose Bean, interim executive director of assets and sustainability, said: ‘We’re excited to launch a Youth Sustainability Panel that will support the organisation on its journey to reaching net zero by 2050.

‘The youth of today are tomorrow’s future – their voice matters, and we want them to be part of the conversation.

‘Ambitious to create a low-carbon culture across the whole business, we’re on a journey together with colleagues and customers to lower our carbon footprint.

‘The panel is a great opportunity for the next generation to really shape their future homes and communities, as well as playing their part in tackling climate change.

‘Hearing their experiences and views will empower us to make better decisions for years to come.’

The organisation is working to find the most efficient way to reduce carbon emissions.

People aged 18-24 who live in Abri homes and who are interested in applying to join the new panel can contact one. planet@abri.co.uk to find out more.