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
SUSTAINABILITY 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 plus below:
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Indicates that the product contains over 75% of materials are post-consumer recycled content.
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Indicates that the product is sourced from a company that has a take-back program for end-use recycling and circular practices.
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Indicates that the product is of high quality construction and made from low maintenance materials to ensure longevity.
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Indicates that the product is made from low maintenance materials that can be effectively cleaned without the use of harsh chemicals/toxic products.
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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.
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Indicates that the product and/or material achieves Greenguard certification for low to no VOC, contributing to healthier indoor air quality.
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Indicates that the company and/or product achieves a reduction of emissions in production and/or shipping. Or the product contains regenerative materials, inherently lowering its carbon footprint in its raw state.
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Indicates the product is made locally or fabricated with locally sourced materials to ensure the lowest possible Carbon footprint and supporting local economies.