Have you seen the latest Design Economy Report from the Design Council? It shines a UK sector-wide spotlight on delivering #environmental and #social value alongside the bottom line £. It highlights: - which sectors are forging the design shift to a #greener future - significant and common barriers to transitioning - what skillsets are needed - 19 company success stories - recommendations for integrating both environmental and social value into your practice Planit is proud to be part of a sector moving towards a greener future. 82% of Architects, interior, urban and landscape respondents have addressed environmental issues in the last year. You can read more about our #Regenerative Practice and Climate Positive Design Tool to measure how #carbon is emitted or #sequestered on page 47 of the report. 👇 The Design Council is on a mission to up-skill 1 million designers by 2030 and build sustainable practices into every stage of the design process. #planet #people #future #regenerative #DesignForPlanet
The Environmental and Social Value of Design is here! For the first time, environmental and social impact are placed alongside economic value as core components of design’s contribution to the UK. The latest Design Economy Report reveals how businesses embedding sustainable design are gaining a competitive advantage—from reducing costs and emissions to creating new revenue streams through circular business models. Key insights from the report: ✅ Sustainable design is a business opportunity—enhancing efficiency, resilience & innovation ✅ Designers need better training & impact measurement tools to meet future challenges ✅ Policy, business & education must align to close the growing green skills gap Featuring case studies that highlight real-world examples of how design is transforming industries, from low-carbon construction to circular product innovation. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/J2k150VbI47 #DesignEconomy #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #FutureSkills #GreenBusiness #DesignForPlanet