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Policy: Efficiency and continuous improvement

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Key Product
Product Name Description Tool Type
Bank of Good Practice
A web site of links to publications and examples of good practice that will help associations meet the minimum standards contained in the regulatory code and guidance. Reference

Other useful products for this policy:
Product Name Description Tool Type
Affordable Warmth Management Tool Matrix and system for energy management with with clear concepts and goals based on staged methodology.
System
Developing an Environmental Policy and Action Plan Step by step guide for housing associations to develop an environmental policy and action plan.
Guide
Environmental Matrix Software and database that enables Housing Associations to develop an Environmental Management System.
System
Foundations for the Future A guide to sustainable development for housing associations and checklists for sustainable action.
Guide
Investors in Communities Outline and guide to helping Housing Associations and tenants develop sustainable communities and tackle social exclusion. A recognition scheme based on the Investors in People concept.
Guide
Quality Neighbourhoods Covers a range of issues and partnerships that make up neighbourhood renewal and neighbourhood management, connecting housing and other social programmes.
Guide
Sustainability Works Web based tool combining comprehensive information resource on sustainable housing development with policy and project report writing application. Hands on training courses also available. Web tool includes social and strategic issues as well as environmental and technical aspects of sustainability. EcoHomes prediction tool, Sustainability Toolkit and HQI's fully integrated with the tool.
System
Sustainable Homes A one-stop-shop providing support, advice and training on sustainable development to housing associations and their partners, including a dedicated enquiry service, which can tailor advice to an enquirers needs and level of experience.
Guide
Toolkit of Sustainability Indicators To help staff at assess the sustainability of its community and its approaches.
Guide