Need guidance in creating a Sustainability or Materials Action Plan for your firm? We can help!
Just in time for AIA25 AIA's latest Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) and Materials Action Plan (MAP) guidance is now live on aia.org and easily downloadable! Building off foundational work completed in 2021, these guides feature new strategies and tools for creating positive progress towards processes and materials that are healthier for people and the planet. Inside you'll find guidance for all firms, no matter the size, with a special addendum for small firms, as well as tips sprinkled through-out the SAP to help right-size suggestions.
Find the guides here: https://www.aia.org/resource-center/creating-sustainability-action-plan-works
These documents include:
- Key principles for effective change management at your firm and suggested elements to consider for your Sustainability Action Plan
- Excerpts from other AIA 2030 Commitment and AIA Materials Pledge signatory Sustainability Action Plans
- Resources and worksheets that help you set goals and align with other programs, such as the AIA Framework for Design Excellence
- NEW! A small firm addendum that encourages first steps and provides quick tips for firms that want to get started
- NEW! A companion resource-Creating a Materials Action Plan that works-that supports firm goal setting and planning for better materials selection across the five AIA Materials Pledge impact categories
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Melanie De Cola
The American Institute of Architects
Washington DC
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