SUSTAINABILITY

OUR SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

We strive to incorporate sustainability into our core operations and our Landscape Architecture design solutions.

Specifically, we adopt policies and practices around responsible waste management, toxics reduction, conservation of energy, water and natural resources, renewable energy, environmental education, community engagement, and environmentally responsible partnerships.

Responsible waste management practices

• Reduce construction waste by repurposing and donating materials from demolition and other waste-producing operations.
• Recycle and compost recyclable or compostable waste in day-to-day operations.
• Discourage disposable products and favor washable or reusable items.
• Donate reusable office items and recycle or compost plant materials.
• Promote natural lighting and renewable energy where feasible.
• Use construction-specific waste facilities for concrete and other construction materials.

Toxics reduction

We minimize the use of toxic materials to protect employee health and the environment.

• Purchase low- to non-toxic janitorial cleaning products approved for green business use.
• Use recycled-content products, materials, and supplies when available.
• Recycle universal wastes such as electronics, batteries, fluorescent tubes, and used motor oil.
• Discourage insecticides, pesticides, pre-emergent chemicals, glyphosate, and toxic herbicides in landscape maintenance.

Conservation of energy, water, natural resources, and renewable energy

Water Conservation

We use water-saving technologies in our workplace and commit to using water resources as wisely as possible in projects through drip irrigation, timed watering, rain-sensing systems, rainwater capture, and native or adapted plant palettes.

Energy Conservation

We reduce energy consumption through collaborative coworking and hybrid work, renewable and alternative energy where possible, and energy-efficient lighting and power in installations.

Conserve Fossil Fuels

Hybrid and remote work, virtual client meetings, limited air travel, electric vehicles, public transit, and biking are used and encouraged to reduce fossil-fuel use.

Employee education

We support sustainability training including LEED Green Associate, LEED AP BD+C, and SITES AP certifications and maintain responsibility within the team for enacting and communicating our Sustainability Plan.

Community engagement and partnerships

We participate in community volunteering, source from local nurseries and vendors, and give preference to partners committed to green business practices. Through our projects and volunteer efforts, we strive to raise sustainability standards within landscape architecture and real estate development.

We are a Certified California Green Business.