Bradfords partners with Target CO2 to launch retrofit scheme

Bradfords is launching a formal partnership with Target CO2 to roll out domestic retrofit support across the South West; this follows its employee domestic retrofit assessment scheme in summer 2023.

Using the findings from its initiative which saw it provide retrofit assessment of employees’ homes, Bradfords now offers a full retrofit assessment service from South West-based Target CO2, who have helped them to also develop a suite of “retrofit hero” products. 

David Young, Bradfords CEO, commented: “We need new approaches and partnerships if we are to meet national retrofit targets and make our homes warmer, healthier, and cheaper to heat and cool.

“That’s why we’re extending our collaboration with Target CO2 and others in this space, so that we can provide a complete service: not just stocking products but upskilling staff and enabling customers to carry out their domestic retrofit projects without making potentially costly mistakes that can happen if work is undertaken without this crucial first step being taken.”

Since its launch of its employee retrofit assessment scheme in June 2023, 48 of its workforce have received bespoke plans, and the learnings have been shared with the wider business. It explained that it is continuing to work on distributing this knowledge to each of it’s 48 stores.

Ben Smith, director at Target CO2, said: “We are delighted to be taking our partnership with Bradfords to the next level by offering our Home Pack solution to customers. We recognise that undertaking a retrofit project can be a daunting prospect for homeowners, so our Home Packs address those concerns.

“By partnering with Bradfords, we know not only what issues people are likely to face, but also the best products to recommend to ensure energy efficiency and cost savings through a retrofit project.”

Giles Bradford, head of sustainability at Bradfords, added: “I really cannot endorse this service enough. I can categorically state, especially with a renovation project imminent, that the assessment provided invaluable detail about my home that has informed the choices we make as we renovate, and has helped me understand the issues we experienced like damp and drafts.”