23rd October 2023 | IN INDUSTRY NEWS & BUSINESS | BY SBID ShareTweetPinterestLinkedIn Allect Design Group, and its studios, Rigby and Rigby, Helen Green Design and Lawson Robb, is very proud to be the first interior design and architect studio in the world to receive the Butterfly Mark with Positive Luxury for global recognition of our high standards of environmental, social and governance criteria. The Butterfly Mark represents a harmonious convergence of luxury and sustainability, two pillars that define our Studios ethos. Over the past year we have embarked on an incredible and intense journey to scrutinise, appraise, develop, and change the minutiae of our practises so that we may make a positive impact on people and nature. How are we doing this? ALLECT - Positive Luxury Environment: We are building a complex dataset which identifies resources, materials, supplier certifications and accreditations that enable our designers and clients full transparency to facilitate informed decisions and responsible specifications. Careful selection of materials is crucial and one of the biggest influences we can have over responsible design. With every specification we have the potential to choose better and our sustainable sourcing policies will play a pivotal role in delivering products and projects which will not only push the boundaries of innovation and excellence but are making a positive impact on the world. Considering fit for purpose, quality, longevity, and circularity in our design solutions. ALLECT - Positive Luxury We are also monitoring our carbon footprint and look to reduce this year on year, with the target of being net zero by 2040. On an immediate and more local level, all our company events, internal and external are climate positive. Offsetting all carbon emissions in conjunction with Earthly. We have improved our office garden, harvesting and re-using rainwater and providing sanctuary for the insects and bees. It’s also somewhere the team can utilise for breaks, meetings and is essential for wellbeing. ALLECT - Positive Luxury Social: At Allect International Design Group, we believe in giving back to society and fostering a culture of empathy and compassion. Our studio is proud to support multiple charities and non-profit organizations and our charitable giving programme is designed to support a wide range of causes including education, health and wellness, poverty alleviation and environmental protection. ALLECT - Positive Luxury We value community engagement and actively encourage all employees to participate in volunteer days with the support of a paid annual leave day. Creating opportunities for individuals to suggest charities that hold personal significance, Allect organises fundraising events so we may contribute on a more meaningful and personal level. Sharing stories between the teams and creating deeper connections building empathy, support and understanding. We also have a Wellness scheme available to all employees and an online academy with many resources available to support our teams physical and mental wellbeing. ALLECT - Positive Luxury Governance: It’s fundamental as part of the above practises that we offer full transparency on our journey and goals. Positive Luxury’s assessment is rigorous, independent, and in line with international standards and best practice. The interactive butterfly logo from Positive Luxury is an easily accessible digital brand passport that allows us to share our progress to date. You can explore how we perform in areas such as climate, nature and water, how we treat workers and interact with communities, as well as how responsibly and ethically we run the business. It shows exactly what we scored in the assessment. Our sustainable journey is an ongoing transition for Allect, embedding the changemaker mindset, adaptation planning and skills into our organisation. We are continuing to progress post- certification to demonstrate to our clients, suppliers, shareholders, and community that sustainability is a key driver of our business and our lives- which we promote and advocate in all our services. About Allect Design Group The Allect Design Group comprises brands that represent a crucial attribute – excellence in their respective fields. The family-run collective includes architecture, interior design and product design. They oversee the creative development of all their brands, whilst maintaining their individual identity, heritage and expertise. Visit Profile If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. If you’d like to become SBID Accredited, click here for more information.