SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN
Studio STE is committed to transforming our practice to ensure the most sustainable future for our clients, community and earth. As members of the AIA and USGBC, we are signatories and proud participants of:
●
The A&D Material Pledge:
Through established third party metrics, our firm pledges to meet or exceed goals for the following five impact areas in our selection of materials and products:
• Human health
• Social health and equity
• Ecosystem health
• Climate health
• Circular economy
SUSTAINABLE BENCHMARKS
Listed below are icons describing individual benchmarks achieved in our projects, and with regard to the five impact areas outlined in the A&D Material Pledge:
To learn more information about the benchmark, click the icons below:
Recycled Content:
Indicates that the product contains over 75% of materials are post-consumer recycled content.
Recycling Program:
Indicates that the product is sourced from a company that has a take-back program for end-use recycling and circular practices.
Long Lifespan:
Indicates that the product is of high quality construction and includes low maintenance materials to ensure longevity.
Green Cleaning:
Indicates that the product is made from low maintenance materials that can be effectively cleaned without the use of harsh chemicals/toxic products.
Material Health:
Indicates that the product contains material content that has been screened for toxic chemicals and disclosed for third party verification. And/or product is fabricated from sustainable materials such as FSC certified wood.
Greenguard Certified:
Indicates that the product and/or material achieve Greenguard certification for low to no VOC, contributing to healthier indoor air quality.
Carbon Footprint:
Indicates that the company and/or product achieves a reduction of emissions in production and/or shipping. Or the product contasin regenerative materials, inherently lowering it's carbon footprint in it's raw state.
Local Production:
Indicates the product is made locally or fabricated with locally sourced materials to ensure the lowest possible Carbon footprint and supporting local economies.
• AIA +2030 Challenge
• LEED AP
• AIA Healthy Materials Certificate