Environment
Sustainability
One of our core values is our belief in the importance of acting responsibly and sustainably in everything we do.
We are therefore proud to be members of PRIME - a collective of responsible like-minded businesses who operate in the prime property market and share a commitment to making continuous improvements to meet the needs of the present, by generating valuable, positive and sustainable impacts on the environment and on the communities they serve.
Climate
We recognise that the built environment has a significant role to play in addressing the climate crisis, and that our responsibility extends to both the way we operate as a practice and the influence we can have through our work.
LA London is committed to supporting the global ambition to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our Climate Action Plan sets out the practical actions and measurable targets we are taking to reduce our environmental impact, together with how we will monitor and report our progress.
Carbon
Our commitments
Measure annual carbon footprint (Scopes 1–3)
Maintain a public Carbon Reduction Plan
Advocate whole-life carbon reduction strategies in all projects
We measure and manage our environmental impact across operational and project lifecycles.
We publish a Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with UK Net Zero pathways and report annually on tangible carbon metrics (Scope 1–3).
We prioritise retrofit, energy-efficient design and responsible specification to reduce whole-life carbon in the built environment.
Materials & Resources
Focus areas
Responsible timber and stone sourcing
Low whole-life-carbon impact
Durability and adaptability
We specify responsibly sourced materials, prioritise low-impact products and require supply chain transparency.
Material decisions are evaluated for durability, end-of-life outcomes and embodied impact.
Biodiversity and Landscape Impact
We promote biodiversity and sustainable site practices, including green roofs, water-sensitive design and sensitive external lighting that respects local ecology.