Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Human Health
• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• Supported projects achieving net-zero carbon aspirations through design interventions (e.g., Whipps Cross Hospital, Dunsfold Park)
• Developed and implemented sustainability strategies for various projects, incorporating Passivhaus standards, low-carbon heat networks, and integrated water and waste strategies (e.g., Dunsfold Park)

Social Achievements

• Integrated health impact assessments into projects to optimize health outcomes for communities (e.g., Whipps Cross Hospital)
• Focused on creating spaces that improve wellbeing and user experience (e.g., The Welding Institute)

Governance Achievements

• Ensured regulatory compliance through coordinated approach to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and other planning inputs across multiple projects

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Balancing human-centered design with planet-conscious design solutions
• Addressing complex planning requirements and constraints on various projects (e.g., Elephant and Castle, Bath Quays)
• Managing the interaction between planning and early design stages

Mitigation Strategies

• Outcome-focused approach to EIA to maximize positive impacts
• Holistic and coordinated approach to planning services, integrating expertise from multiple specialisms
• Early-stage design interventions to avoid or mitigate environmental impacts
• In-depth communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the planning process

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Use of low embodied carbon materials (Whipps Cross Hospital)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Net-zero carbon design and construction

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BREEAM

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Human Health
• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• Supported projects aiming for net-zero carbon emissions (e.g., Whipps Cross Hospital)
• Developed sustainability strategies for masterplans (e.g., Dunsfold Park)
• Incorporated low-embodied carbon materials and energy-efficient technologies in designs (e.g., Whipps Cross Hospital)

Social Achievements

• Designed developments to enhance community wellbeing and integration (e.g., Elephant and Castle)
• Focused on creating spaces that promote health and wellbeing (e.g., Whipps Cross Hospital)
• Undertook Health Impact Assessments to mitigate negative health impacts and optimize positive outcomes

Governance Achievements

• Ensured compliance with environmental legislation and planning requirements across all projects
• Maintained open communication with stakeholders throughout the planning process (e.g., Bath Quays)
• Internally coordinated planning inputs to ensure timely and accurate submissions (e.g., Sky Studios Elstree)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Balancing human-centered design with planet-conscious design
• Addressing complex planning requirements and navigating regulatory processes
• Managing the interaction between planning and early design stages in large, multidisciplinary projects

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed an outcome-focused approach to environmental consenting
• Utilized a holistic and joined-up design and assessment process for EIA
• Implemented early-stage design interventions to avoid significant environmental effects
• Coordinated specialist technical input to ensure comprehensive impact assessments
• Maintained open communication and collaboration with stakeholders

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Use of low-embodied carbon materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and technologies