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Design architect Paul Wallace enjoys the challenge of working across multiple sectors and getting out of his comfort zone with complex, large-scale projects. During his 25 year career, he has…
Decarbonising architectural practice: updated Sydney Sustainability Action Plan released
Our Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) serves as a guide for decarbonising our practice and projects, demonstrating our dedication to creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment.
DesignInc Sydney is thrilled to announce the release of its Extend Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), a significant step in our ongoing commitment to sustainable design and climate action.
Aligned with the goals and principles of Architects Declare, this document outlines our progress to date and sets firm commitments for the future. It serves as a guide for decarbonising our practice and projects, demonstrating our dedication to creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment.
The SAP also highlights key achievements from FY2023-24, including:
- Achieving dual carbon neutral certification for Organisation and Services via Climate Active.
- Adopting carbon measurement tools and Life Cycle Assessments.
- Implementing a new Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) framework.
These efforts have resulted in a 57% reduction in Sydney’s full-scope carbon emissions compared to FY2022-23, underscoring the tangible impact of our initiatives.
The Extend SAP marks the second stage of DesignInc Sydney’s sustainability journey, following our first SAP. Looking ahead, this roadmap will evolve into the Amplify (Stage Three) and Shine/Regenerate (Stage Four) phases.
Paul Wallace, Principal and Sustainability Lead at DesignInc Sydney, said:
Our aspiration is to create buildings and places that are vital community nodes – nodes that help to improve the relationship between people and nature to create more resilient societies. Through this lens, we commit to continuously improving the way we work and service our clients on our march towards net zero.
You can download the Sustainability Action Plan here.
For more detailed information, please contact Paul Wallace, Principal and Sustainability Lead, here.
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