Environment Designworks contributes to positive environmental outcomes through the way our services are delivered, the infrastructure we use and recommend, and the guidance we provide to clients. As a digital agency, our environmental impact is primarily linked to energy use, digital efficiency and the choices made around hosting, design and long-term platform management. Renewable and cleaner-burning energy We support the use of renewable and cleaner-burning energy through our approach to digital infrastructure and supplier selection. Where feasible, we prioritise web hosting and cloud service providers that operate on renewable energy or demonstrate a clear commitment to low-carbon data centre infrastructure. We also advise clients on hosting and infrastructure choices, helping them understand how digital platforms consume energy and how lowerimpact options can reduce long-term environmental footprint. By influencing both our own operations and client decisions, we contribute to wider adoption of cleaner energy solutions within digital services. Our delivery model further supports reduced energy demand by operating with flexible and remote working practices, limiting the need for commuting and business travel and reducing reliance on energyintensive physical infrastructure. Resource conservation through digital efficiency Resource conservation is embedded into how we design and build digital products. We prioritise efficient, lightweight websites that minimise data transfer, server load and processing demand over the lifecycle of a digital platform. By focusing on performance optimisation, accessibility and sustainable design principles, we help reduce the ongoing energy use associated with hosting and user access. Efficient digital platforms require fewer server resources, generate lower emissions over time and reduce the need for frequent rebuilds or redesigns. Internally, we support resource conservation through digital-first workflows, reduced printing, responsible procurement and recycling practices. These measures minimise material waste and support a lower-impact operating model appropriate to our scale. Environmental education and information Environmental education forms part of our client engagement and service delivery. We provide guidance on sustainable digital practices, including efficient design, accessibility standards, hosting considerations and longterm platform maintenance. We also support organisations working on environmental issues by helping them communicate information clearly and effectively online. By improving usability, structure and accessibility of environmental content, our work helps increase awareness, understanding and engagement among wider audiences. Through both direct advice and indirect amplification of environmental initiatives, we contribute to improved access to environmental information and more informed decision-making. Measuring and reviewing environmental impact Environmental practices and outcomes are reviewed annually using internal records covering energy use, waste management, procurement and hosting choices. These reviews inform ongoing improvements to how we operate and deliver services, ensuring our environmental impact model remains intentional, proportionate and aligned with evolving best practice. Low-carbon office with verified energy efficiency and ongoing decarbonisation measures Our office space demonstrates strong environmental performance through: • A 100% renewable electricity tariff • Ongoing decarbonisation works, including transition to air-source heat pumps and expanded on-site solar PV • Established energy efficiency measures, including LED lighting, occupancy sensors, building management systems, and double glazing • Active emissions monitoring and reporting aligned with government standards • Integrated waste management, recycling, and sustainable transport infrastructure 8
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