Climate Change Data

Perkins Eastman

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:6.96 MTCO2e (Scope 1 & 2; excludes Scope 3 services)
Waste Generated:52,878 lbs (estimated annual)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Material Health
  • Resiliency

Environmental Achievements

  • 49.8% predicted EUI reduction from CBECS baseline
  • 47.7% projects with energy models
  • Third Party-verified reporting of GHG emissions
  • Targeting for 100% of our projects to use energy modeling by the year 2025
  • Focus on reducing GHG emissions and carbon offsets of our operations
  • 24% energy use reduction and an 80% spatial daylight autonomy threshold in Guayaquil office
  • 40% of waste diverted from landfills in Guayaquil office

Social Achievements

  • Created PEople Culture Manager role to help lead DE&I efforts
  • Clarification of mission, vision, and goals to reflect holistic wellness and sustainability
  • Use the ILFI JUST label framework to identify gaps and track improvements in our organizational practices
  • Positively influence pipeline in the industry through partnerships with NOMA, HBCUs, and ACE
  • Most diverse promotions cohort to date (2022)

Governance Achievements

  • Established a comprehensive Sustainability Network including Firmwide Sustainability Team, Regional Sustainability Specialists, Sustainability Advisory Committee, Studio Green Coordinators, and project Sustainability Leads.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality in operations and designs
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve AIA 2030 Commitment targets by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% of projects to use energy modeling by 2025
  • All projects to establish a material health goal and track progress

Environmental Challenges

  • Achieving carbon-neutrality in designs across diverse practice areas
  • Data collection across 24 studios and 18 practice areas
  • Implementing sustainable practices in regions with limited regulations (e.g., Latin America)
  • Reducing single-occupancy commuting
  • Improving waste management practices
Mitigation Strategies
  • Firmwide design competition focused on decarbonization
  • Partnership with Verdis Group for third-party verification of operational carbon impact
  • Firmwide commuting survey to understand and improve commuting habits
  • Firmwide waste audit to identify areas for improvement
  • Implementing comprehensive recycling program in Guayaquil office
  • Developing and implementing an Embodied Carbon Reduction Plan
  • Developing a QA/QC plan for Cove Tool

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • New material library policy requiring alignment with Common Materials Framework or Sustainability Criteria

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and designs

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: AIA 2030 Commitment, LEED, WELL, Passive House, Envision, ILFI JUST

Certifications: LEED Gold (multiple projects and offices), LEED Silver (multiple projects), LEED Platinum (projects targeting), Passive House (projects targeting), WELL (projects targeting), Net Zero Energy (projects targeting)

Third-party Assurance: Verdis Group