Designing for people, places and the planet
Design for good is doing the right things in the right ways for the right reasons. It guides our design approach and the choices that we collectively make.
We take a “Responsible Design” approach to our projects, considering not just climate change issues, but also the social, economic and ethical dimensions, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and principles of exemplary placemaking.
As custodians of the environment for future generations, we work with our clients to help them achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, whilst maximising the benefits from their investments. At the heart of our work is designing for the well-being of people, places and the planet.
Our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) commitment
Environmental
Environmental
At Chapman Taylor, we track key performance indicators (KPIs) in areas such as carbon emissions, lifecycle management, water usage, and biodiversity. Our commitment spans beyond individual projects to include our studios, ensuring we actively reduce our environmental footprint while upholding our clients’ expectations for sustainable design.
Social
Social
Social responsibility is central to our design philosophy and our internal culture. At Chapman Taylor, we aim to foster a more inclusive workplace and contribute to building a better world through thoughtful, socially responsible design and practices.
Governance
Governance
Governance underpins everything we do at Chapman Taylor. It ensures we operate with transparency, implement robust processes, and uphold the structures needed to deliver on our ESG commitments. Strong governance drives the social values we promote and ultimately supports the environmental outcomes we strive to achieve.
EMS
EMS
At Chapman Taylor, Environmental Management System (EMS) forms the foundation of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
Carbon management
Carbon
management
At Chapman Taylor, Carbon Management Plan forms the foundation of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
Alexander Esfahani (Bsc(Hons), MArch, PGDip ARB)
Associate Director / Head of Sustainability, UK
Alexander joined Chapman Taylor’s Manchester studio in 2016 as part of the Feasibility team, predominantly focusing on the Residential and Mixed-Use sectors.
He has experience working on a wide range of projects at all work stages, with recent projects including Manchester Goods Yard which was successfully handed over in 2021.
Alexander is passionate about creative design and has been instrumental in developing our sustainability strategy and a number of R&D initiatives. As the global head of Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Steering Group, he promotes and coordinates environmental principles and best practice within the company.
Areas of expertise:
Residential / Workplace / Responsible Design / Net Zero Carbon