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Introduction
Martin Luther King Jr.
Introduction
Green Operations have long been a priority at our firm.
This new, streamlined update serves as a guide for operations within all our studios worldwide going forward. In addition, see the appendix for our Decarbonization Policies.
Direct to the point, it does not focus on the “why and how,” instead providing specific clarity on firmwide requirements. Operations Directors, Managing Directors, and relevant staff should be familiar with this plan and its implications for day-to-day studio operations.
Many of the policies are included to create a culture of Living Design and ensure we are operating consistently with our values.
Our Plan
Each category includes the following information:
Goal: Purpose of the policy
Mandatory Data Collection: Information that must be tracked by studio
Policies: Implementation requirements
Our Studios
This is not intended to be a studio design manual. However, all new studio leases or renovations of existing spaces must comply with the firmwide Decarbonization Policies and pursue a minimum of one sustainability rating system (LEED Platinum, International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Net Zero, ILFI Zero Carbon, or ILFI Living Building Challenge Petal. Studios are empowered to assess a rating system that fits best with their location. If studios are embarking on the design of a new studio, please reach out for additional requirements.
Our Global Commitments
Our Green Operations Plan is central to how we meet our global commitments, such as the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, and deliver upon Dar Group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. Within this plan, key data points are referenced that we require ourselves to report on annually.
This operations plan should result in significant environmental improvements and positive shifts in studio culture—serving to inspire, empower and excite all staff that they are part of something greater than themselves.
