Social value is a core consideration within publicly funded retrofit programmes, yet it can risk becoming a compliance exercise rather than delivering meaningful outcomes. This session explores how organisations can embed social value into retrofit delivery in ways that generate lasting impact.

Gaining insight into current skills shortages across the supply chain and within apprenticeships, the challenges this creates for area‑based delivery, and how the sector can develop strong, locally rooted supply chains. The session will also highlight how building local skills and creating sustainable workforce pathways can support long‑term, high‑quality retrofit outcomes.