Measure the environmental and social impact of our work and design projects, and hold ourselves to account for what we find out.
Before you start, have a think about…
<aside> <img src="/icons/help-alternate_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/help-alternate_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Is the information you are using to assess your work unbiased? We all know it’s easy to find the answers that fit what you are hoping for.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/help-alternate_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/help-alternate_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> What will you do if it becomes clear that the direction your project is heading is going to have a negative impact you hadn’t anticipated?
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<aside> 🖊️ A note from the team.
From our recent survey, only 21% of design teams are using full LCAs or in-depth carbon measurement tools to quantitatively assess the impact of their designs. A huge reason for this is budget. However there are other methods available. What’s important is regularly reviewing, balancing and critiquing design directions through the lens of sustainability as you move through the design process. Bringing in experts into conversations and constantly seeking to improve you and your teams understanding of the climate and ecological impact of your work is crucial.
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Tools and insights to help you put Act 4 into motion.
Steps you can take as you work towards completing Act 4.
There are several ways to measure an organisation’s or project environmental footprint.