Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• No Poverty
• Zero Hunger
• Good Health and Well-being
• Quality Education
• Gender Equality
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Reduced Inequalities
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action
• Life Below Water
• Life on Land
• Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Partnerships for the Goals

Environmental Achievements

• Numerous projects showcasing sustainable building materials and techniques (e.g., rammed earth, bamboo, recycled materials), reducing embodied carbon and promoting circular economy.
• Sydney Park Stormwater Re-use Project capturing and cleaning stormwater for reuse.
• Ilima Primary School construction emitting 307,000 kilograms less carbon than the global average.
• Cork House achieving carbon-negative status at completion.

Social Achievements

• Venligbolig Plus providing affordable housing for low-income individuals.
• Kalobeyei New Settlement integrating refugees and local communities.
• GAME Streetmekka creating opportunities for youth through street sports.
• Numerous projects improving access to healthcare and education in underserved communities.
• Anita May Rosenstein Campus providing services for LGBTQ+ youth and seniors.
• Women's Opportunity Center empowering women entrepreneurs.
• The National Memorial for Peace and Justice acknowledging victims of racial terror lynchings.

Governance Achievements

• Numerous projects demonstrating public-private partnerships and community engagement in sustainable development.
• Nordhavn development plan prioritizing affordable housing and sustainable mobility.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Poverty and inequality.
• Food insecurity.
• Lack of access to healthcare and education.
• Gender inequality.
• Lack of access to clean water and sanitation.
• Lack of access to affordable and clean energy.
• Lack of decent work and economic growth.
• Climate change.
• Loss of biodiversity.
• Conflict and violence.
• Unsustainable consumption and production patterns.

Mitigation Strategies

• Numerous architectural projects addressing these challenges through sustainable design, community engagement, and innovative solutions.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on using locally sourced and sustainable materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Extreme weather events

Opportunities

• Development of climate-resilient buildings and infrastructure.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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The book showcases architectural projects that contribute to all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Numerous examples of innovative sustainable building materials and techniques.