Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Action
• Sustainable Consumption
• Sustainable, Equitable Societies
• Ecological Diversity
• Health and Wellbeing

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon dioxide emissions for energy, travel, purchases and waste by an average of 30% for each category compared with 2014.
• 44% of projects were performed according to some certification system (Miljöbyggnad, Swan, BREEAM, LEED).
• 55% of projects had better energy targets than the Swedish building regulation.
• Reduced CO2e emissions per annual employee by 54% compared with 2014 (1.77 tonnes in 2018 vs 3.85 tonnes in 2014).

Social Achievements

• Launched several social installations aimed at improving the sense of security in the Söder district of Helsingborg.
• Worked pro bono on major commissions, including Panzi Hospital in DR Congo and GoDown Arts Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
• 50% of all senior management positions are held by women.

Governance Achievements

• Developed a Code of Conduct for Sustainable Business, guiding actions and responsibilities.
• Implemented a Code of Conduct for Clients and Suppliers.
• Annual review of the company’s comprehensive risk analysis.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Economic slowdown resulting in lower financial outcome.
• Increased competition in the architecture and design services market.
• Uncertainty in the market resulting in a halt in residential building despite housing shortages.
• Climate change and its impact on the built environment.

Mitigation Strategies

• Sustained investments in R&D, sustainability, and digitalization.
• Focus on practice-based research to remain a cutting-edge player.
• Steering projects towards zero carbon.
• Shift towards a more circular economy by reusing existing resources.
• Expansion of studios in Oslo and London.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for Clients and Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather
• Flooding
• Water scarcity

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Increased use of wood construction

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: EN-ISO 9001, EN-ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 13: Climate Action

White's work contributes to these goals through sustainable architecture, urban planning, and climate action initiatives.

Awards & Recognition

• Architectural Review/Mipim Future Project Award 2018
• Skedsmo municipality’s architecture and urban development award
• Steel prize and Aluminium prize

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Communities
• Sustainable Consumption
• Sustainable Energy
• Health and Wellbeing
• Ecological Diversity
• Innovation and Engagement
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• 34% lower CO2e emissions than 2018
• 95% of domestic business trips by train
• 81.6% reduction in emissions from study tours compared to 2018
• 47% of projects exceed Swedish building energy regulations
• 39% of projects assessed according to a certification system (Miljöbyggnad, Nordic Swan, BREEAM, LEED)
• 92% reused furniture in Selma Lagerlöf Centre, resulting in 70% lower costs

Social Achievements

• Launched #placesforgirls initiative in London
• Worked with young women in Botkyrka on Urban Girls Movement project
• Developed Inclusive skate facilities research report with Swedish Skateboard Association
• Created KRUT, a youth section in Malmö City Library with focus on equality
• Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 25

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a whistleblower function
• Adherence to UN Global Compact principles
• ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certifications

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Slowdown in Swedish construction market (particularly new housing)
• Brexit uncertainty in UK market
• Increased competition in the industry
• Climate change impacts on ecosystems and resilience
• Globalisation and its impact on local markets
• Rapid urbanisation and its demands on infrastructure
• Digitalisation and its impact on business models
• Employee recovery time between shifts

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on Öresund region growth and New Hospital in Malmö
• Investment in London studio growth
• Expansion into new international markets (East Africa, Germany, Canada)
• Development of new business models (circular interior design, Digital Business unit)
• Investment in digitalisation, research and development
• Sustainability analysis for all projects
• Active measures to counteract stress and improve work-life balance

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for Customers and Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Floods
• Heatwaves
• Droughts

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Increased demand for timber construction

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3
• Goal 7
• Goal 11
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 15

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals through design, material selection, energy efficiency, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• WAF Awards (Future Project – Culture and Health)
• European Healthcare Design Award
• ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Architecture
• Social Actor of the Year 2019 (sustainability category)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Living Environments

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions from the organization by 30% compared to 2018 levels (by 2020)
• 94% of all journeys within Sweden are already performed by train (by 2020)

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing the climate impact of travels and purchases
• Achieving climate neutrality in all projects by 2030

Mitigation Strategies

• Setting interim goals for each scope (heating, cooling, electricity, travel, purchases, waste) and following up annually
• Using Science-based targets to calculate efforts required to reach the 1.5°C goal by 2030
• Increasing train travel within Europe to 50% by 2023
• Improved climate requirements for purchased products

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Improved climate requirements for purchased products

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate neutrality
• Biodiversity
• Circular economy
• Health and wellbeing
• Social equity
• Responsible business practices

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2e emissions by 75% since 2018 (to 347 tonnes in 2023)
• 94% of Swedish trips made by train; 20% of European trips by train
• 23% of construction projects utilize timber frames
• 27% of projects planned for integral solar cells

Social Achievements

• 83% of projects linked to the UN SDGs
• User engagement processes used to ensure inclusion and participation in projects
• Focus on creating equitable places for all, considering diverse needs in design
• 80% of employees are co-owners

Governance Achievements

• Adherence to the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles
• No reports of deviations from the Code of Conduct or other irregularities in 2023
• ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environment

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Weaker market for construction and real estate in Europe
• Need to utilize existing buildings and infrastructure more efficiently
• Balancing sustainability goals with financial viability of projects

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on winning international contracts
• Active contract cost control
• Developing new services for managing projects in new ways (e.g., reuse and circularity)
• Positive Energy Planning Process (PEPP) to integrate energy into physical planning

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Random sampling

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for Clients and Suppliers
• Sustainability criteria for purchases (e.g., IT, electronics, office supplies)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Higher water levels
• Torrential rain

Transition Risks

• Stricter regulations
• Voluntary initiatives

Opportunities

• Energy-efficient architecture
• Renewable energy integration
• Low-carbon materials
• Circular construction

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Swedish Annual Accounts Act, Swedish climate declaration

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3
• Goal 7
• Goal 11
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 15

Projects focus on health and wellbeing, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life on land.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Square Meter (premises optimization tool)
• ReCapture (3D building scanning for reuse)
• ReMake (material cataloging for reuse)

Awards & Recognition

• Dezeen Awards – Architect of the Year
• Various awards for Sara Cultural Centre, Magasin X, Velindre Cancer Centre