Reducing Carbon Emissions: A Guide For Architects

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Why be involved

Introduction

As most of us are aware, climate change will become one of the most significant factors impacting the business operating environment over the next generation. Taking action today will ensure:

  • A leadership position on the issue of climate change therefore creating value for your business;
  • A competitive edge over other practices that are not prepared for climate change;
  • Risk management and financial savings;
  • Preparation for a regulated carbon environment;
  • Enhancement of the practice's reputation with both clients and employees and sustainable reduced greenhouse gas emissions
 

Cost Savings

With improved energy efficiency, most practices can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20%. This reduction in greenhouse gases and will also represent significant cost savings for a small practice, especially as energy prices inevitably increase.

 

Reduced Risk

Practices which are currently managing greenhouse gas emissions ahead of any regulatory changes, ie taking early action, are better prepared for when compliance measures are introduced. Additionally, they will identify behavioural changes that can be made by staff and help formulate new company standards that can be easily taken on.

 

Company Reputation and Staff Retention

Clients and staff are now expecting practices to be:

  • environmentally aware;
  • taking active steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
  • an active participant in a more positive future.

This can only result in improved public image and staff is more likely to be attracted to and remain with a company they see as being proactive in this area.

 

..we simply started switching off lights when not needed to the point that now we use low energy floor stands. Atelier Haefeli
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