Multi award-winning Data Specialists, Utopi, partner with Zephyr X and EQ Care Group to further expand their Later Living Portfolio.
UK, Whitchurch-on-Thames, February 2026: Utopi, the multi award winning ESG technology and Data specialists, today announces its further expansion into the later living sector through a partnership with property developers, Zephyr X, and care operator, EQ Care Group at Cedar Lodge, Whitchurch-on-Thames. The installation, which went live on 1st July 2025, demonstrates the strength and versatility of Utopi Data across asset classes, from care homes to BTR developments.
Zephyr X combines skilled professionals with innovative technology to build care homes that prioritise connectivity, sustainability, and resident wellbeing. With a philosophy centred on collaborative care and inclusive communities, EQ Care Group represents a premium approach to care and support for older people, including nursing and residential care where residents, families, and care teams work together to shape daily life. Their commitment to bringing together professional teams and smart technology makes them an ideal partner for pioneering environmental intelligence in the later living sector.
Since the summer, Utopi have provided the team at Cedar Lodge care home with comprehensive air quality mapping across the building, identifying which areas naturally maintain optimal ventilation. By setting precise alert thresholds for temperature, CO2, humidity, and noise levels, EQ Care Group has gained the intelligence needed to make informed placement decisions, ensuring residents with known respiratory conditions can be accommodated in rooms with the best air quality profiles.
The partnership demonstrates how environmental monitoring can transform the social dimension of ESG strategy. EQ Care Group is using Utopi to provide premium care, moving beyond subjective assessments to quantifiable evidence of environmental quality. For families, this provides tangible peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in a home where environmental quality is measured, monitored, and managed with precision.
Matt Taylor, Alternative Markets Lead at Utopi, commented:
“Our partnership with EQ Care Group at Cedar Lodge, Whitchurch-on-Thames demonstrates the transformative potential of environmental intelligence in the care sector. The ability to map air quality across a facility and match residents with respiratory needs to optimal spaces represents a genuinely innovative approach to personalised care.”
Ben Roberts, CMO and Co-founder at Utopi, commented:
”Partnering with Zephyr X and EQ Care Group exemplifies our strategic vision for Utopi across multi-tenant asset classes. Whether it’s care homes, BTR developments, student accommodation, or commercial offices, the fundamental challenge remains the same: operators need granular environmental data to optimise operations, boost energy performance and demonstrate genuine commitment to occupant wellbeing. Zephyr X and EQ Care’s joint approach shows exactly how sophisticated developers and operators are leveraging our platform.”
David Choules, Projects Director at Zephyr X, commented:
“At Cedar Lodge, Whitchurch–on–Thames our team is genuinely benefitting from the real time alerts for temperature, air quality and humidity. Our team can react immediately when a resident area falls outside of the “comfortable range”. Not only does this improve the living environment for our guests, it provides the team with the ability to reduce energy use. We now Integrate the Utopi Sensors into all our new care homes, which will help us achieve our reduced carbon targets.”
Samantha Crawley, CEO at EQ Care Group, commented:
“Utopi enables us to respond dynamically to each person’s individual needs, supporting more personalised care while giving regulators clear evidence of our commitment to excellence in the Responsive and Caring key lines of enquiry.”
To find out more, visit: www.utopi.co.uk or https://eqcare.org/ or https://zephyrx.co.uk/
About Zephyr X
Zephyr X is a forward-thinking residential and commercial property developer, dedicated to creating beautiful, functional environments that seamlessly blend state-of-the-art technology with cutting-edge design. Zephyr X’s care homes feel like true homes, combining comfort with advanced technology to preserve dignity and enhance the lives of the people who live there.
About EQ Care Group
EQ Care Group provides high-quality, heart-centred care across a trusted family of care homes, supporting people to live with dignity, comfort, and purpose. Guided by emotional intelligence, EQ Care Group is committed to creating safe, welcoming environments where individuality is celebrated and meaningful relationships flourish.
EQ Care Group is a multi-award winning care group offering a broad range of services including residential care, dementia care, nursing care, respite and day experiences. Working closely with individuals and families to deliver personalised care that evolves as needs change. With a strong focus on community connection, wellbeing, and compassionate leadership, EQ Care Group is dedicated to making every home a place people truly belong.
About Utopi
Utopi specialises in ESG technology and real-time data solutions designed to help property operators reduce carbon emissions and optimise building performance. With over 38 billion data points collected, Utopi is a multi-award-winning business driving a measurable impact in the global fight against climate change. For more information, please visit https://www.utopi.co.uk.