ESG

As a practice, we recognise that climate breakdown and the rapid erosion of biodiversity is the most serious threat of our time. Buildings and construction play a major role, accounting for nearly forty percent of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To help tackle this threat, sustainability and social impact are core considerations within our evolving design process.

We are committed to working with our clients to develop holistic sustainable design solutions, carbon neutral buildings and places. Our multi award winning Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) secured the highest BREEAM rating for any public building in the province and is regarded as a UK wide exemplar in low energy design.

Early environmental engagement with clients allows us to undertake sustainability assessments for all projects; i.e. BREEAM, LEED, SKA, WELL and/or NABERS. We aim to attain the highest achievable accreditation for any assessment method selected.

We design for Net-Zero Carbon in long-term use, not just build and delivery. By managing the ventilation, heating and daylighting systems we use, we try to make it as easy as possible for people to use our buildings sustainably well into the future.

We understand that sustainability is no longer an ‘optional’ consideration when it comes to designing high quality buildings, it is critical. We are members of Architects Declare, RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and UK Green Building Council.

We recognise that as a professional architectural practice, we have obligations to the users of our buildings, wider society and the environment. In recognition of the intrinsic impact we have on communities at a societal level, we launched our Social Value Strategy in 2022. The strategy sets out clear metrics, goals and actions to bring added value to the work we do. It also provides a common thread to the many initiatives we undertake each year to improve the lives and environment of those around us.
We want Social Value at TODD Architects to be meaningful, especially when viewed in the context of our primary objective to design and deliver high quality spaces and places for people.

Our Governing Board is comprised of 8 Directors and one Non-Executive Director Nicky Dunn OBE. The Board meets bi-monthly. Supporting our Board are our Associate-led steering groups who directly lead day to day projects, working with our Architects and other members of the team.

The Practice benefits from the perspectives of the Board members and management team who collectively possess extensive industry knowledge and capabilities, an invaluable asset for the growth and the governance of the business.