ESG AT MODUS
The ESG performance for how we design, construct and operate buildings has never been more important.
Our unique approach is split in two halves, our internal actions and our external actions delivered through our services:
- ESG In Our Business – How we deliver ESG internally at Modus
- ESG Through Our Services – How we deliver ESG in our design and build services for our clients
As workplace innovation specialists, the design, construction and operational advice we give, and actions we take are vital to the health of people and the impact on the planet. We are dedicated to making this impact positive; and use the following definitions to measure our performance:
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Our environmental responsibility goes beyond compliance with regulations. We aim to minimise the carbon footprint of every project, from the design phase through construction and into the building’s operational life. This means we prioritise:
- Energy Efficiency: Incorporating energy-efficient systems such as LED lighting, smart HVAC systems, and renewable energy sources to reduce energy consumption.
- Sustainable Materials: Using responsibly sourced, recyclable, and non-toxic materials in our designs to lower the environmental impact of construction.
- Waste Management: Implementing zero-waste strategies by promoting recycling and reusing materials where possible.
- Biodiversity: Integrating green spaces and biophilic design principles to enhance biodiversity within the building environment.
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The built environment has a profound impact on the health, wellbeing, and productivity of its occupants. Our social initiatives focus on creating office spaces that prioritise:
- Health and Wellbeing: Designing workspaces that promote mental and physical health through features like natural light, air quality control, ergonomic furniture, and access to outdoor spaces.
- Inclusive Design: Ensuring spaces are accessible and welcoming to everyone, including those with disabilities or special needs, through thoughtful layout, adaptive technology, and user-centred design.
- Community Engagement: Promoting positive social outcomes by creating spaces that spark collaboration, innovation, and a sense of community within the workplace.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Incorporating diversity and inclusion principles into every project, including consulting with stakeholders to ensure diverse perspectives are represented in our designs.
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Strong governance ensures that our environmental and social responsibilities are met with integrity and transparency. We are committed to:
- Ethical Business Practices: Upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethics in all of our operations, from supply chain management to client relations.
- Compliance and Certifications: Adhering to and surpassing industry standards, such as BREEAM, LEED, and WELL Building certifications, to ensure best practices are consistently implemented.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging with all stakeholders, including clients, employees, suppliers, and communities, engaging in partnerships that support sustainable and responsible business practices.
- Risk Management: Proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with environmental, social, and governance factors to ensure the long-term success and resilience of our projects and business.
ESG In Our Business
The ESG performance for how we run our business has never been more important. As a cutting-edge design, technology and workplace innovation specialist, the design, construction and operational advice we give, and actions we take are vital to the health of people and the impact on the planet. Supported by our ESG Strategy, we are dedicated to making our impact positive.
To reinforce our dedication to ESG in Our Business, we are:
Certified B Corp
Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
ISO 9001 Accredited
ISO 9001 is a global standard for quality management. It helps organisations to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS). Achieving ISO 9001 means an organisation has put in place effective processes and trained staff to deliver flawless products or services time after time.
ISO 14001 Accredited
ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It helps organisations to continually improve their environmental performance through a more efficient use of resources, reduction of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving ISO 14001 means an organisation is taking proactive measures to minimise their environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve strict environmental commitments.
ISO 45001 Accredited
ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It provides a framework for organisations to manage risks and improve OH&S performance. The standard establishes criteria for an OH&S policy, with key elements including leadership commitment, worker participation, hazard identification and risk assessment, legal and regulatory compliance, emergency planning, incident investigation and continual improvement. Achieving ISO 45001 means an organisation has put in place effective systems to improve health and safety.
our esg commitment:
We are proud to highlight key statistics in our business to demonstrate how we embed ESG principles into every aspect of our operations.
Sustainable Office
Our offices are designed to enhance the health and wellbeing of our team through social amenities, access to natural daylight, air quality and flexible work spaces whilst minimising operational emissions through sustainable location, policies and materials.
Sustainable Transport
We utilise public transport, the Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes to minimise and encourage active and greener transport.
Impact Reporting
As part of our B Corporation status, we publish an annual B Impact Report communicating our ESG performance and progress year on year.
Financial Resilience
Our Group is a £100m turnover business, with 60% of annual turnover from existing client base.
Corporate Governance
Our Group has operated for 32 years, delivering over £1billion in contracting work.
Philanthropy
We have raised over £20,000 since 2019, we have a Group Matching Scheme for all funds raised, are a partner of Business2Schools, the Lighthouse Club and London Air Ambulance charities.
Delivering ESG with complete transparency across all our services requires a robust framework.
ESG In Our Services
Our primary mission is to help our clients – be they tenants, landlords or operators – to achieve and maintain competitive advantage through the workplaces they use, rent or sell. ESG has rapidly transitioned from being a ‘nice to have’ to a ‘must have’ for both business and property performance, with changing legislative requirements, evolving contractual obligations and shifting market expectations driving the ESG agenda.
Having a robust understanding of these pressures is key to helping our clients achieve and maintain competitive advantage; so, we have tailored our services to help all clients understand key risks and take advantage of new opportunities through our robust ESG services framework.
