As architects, designers, engineers and urban planners, we are working together to reduce the carbon impact of the building industry. We are delivering on a twofold pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions: in our own operations, and in every project we design. Morphosis SOM is now a net-zero emissions business, and we are targeting net-zero whole life carbon in 100 percent of our active design work by 2040.

Our Climate Action Group works across our offices and disciplines to share insight and implement best practices. Building partnerships beyond our firm, the group is defining rigorous standards for low-carbon architecture and construction. We are leading industry-wide initiatives including WorldGBC Advancing Net Zero, RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, MEP 2040 Committing to Zero, and the UN Environment Programme Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.

Confronting the climate crisis is the most important goal that drives Morphosis SOM’s work. As architects, designers, engineers, and urban planners, we are working together to accelerate the decarbonization of the built environment—which today accounts for nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions worldwide.

Imagine the impact if we could bring the number to zero. As an interdisciplinary design firm, we are channeling our expertise and resources to reach this goal—everyday, our architects, designers and urban planners team up to meet the challenge. We approach every design project as an opportunity to accelerate the transition to net zero carbon future, where human wellbeing and planetary health go hand-in-hand.

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