We interviewed our member Kasang Kajang Founding Director of Ksquared who help Social Landlords in asset management aligned to sustainability targets and strategic plans, specifically defining ways to fund, design and deliver retrofit works in line with the Governments 2050 net zero target.
Name: Kasang Kajang
Organisation: Ksquared
Job role: Founding Director
Mission:
Today, sustainable living isn’t accessible to all. We believe everyone deserves access to greener housing, and that making these changes should be delivered to a high quality the shouldn’t cost the world.
We’re a team of sustainable change-makers, founded to lift living standards in social housing, and prove that going green is the best next step for registered providers. With our network and credentials, we simplify every step within retrofit, from bid writing right through to the delivery of works and monitoring of real-time results.
Tell us what you enjoy most about your role?
My role is really people centric and having a sustainable tangible impact.
What has been something you are particularly proud of in your role?
Securing £2.6million of grant funding for a group of smaller Housing Associations to assist with their decarbonisation journey.
How did you discover Impact Hub London?
Ksquared were selected for the ASSETS Programme 2024 Cohort, lead by Impact Hub with WATES & Travis Perkins. We were growing and looking for office space at the time, so when we came to Impact Hub for the Launch event we thought it would be perfect as our new base.
Which Impact Hub are you part of and for how long?
Euston, from June 2024.
What one word would you use to describe the hub?
Welcoming – everyone is so helpful
What are the benefits?
Sense of connection to a larger community of like minded people and businesses.
What surprised you about Impact Hub London?
The breath and depth of the organisation.
What book / podcast / show would you recommend?
Marcus Aurelius – Mediatations (Good Reads)
If you were to recommend IHL what would you say?
If you’re looking for a lovely co-working space, meeting people who genuinely care, that also has a global network, this is a great place!
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