LIVING
DAVID COLLINS STUDIO
Founded in 1985, David Collins Studio is an award-winning interior design, architecture and product Studio, creating internationally recognised hospitality, residential and retail destinations across the globe, from New York and Hong Kong to Seoul and the Middle East. The Studio works with brands that represent the best in their fields as well as private clients who share its obsession with detail, craft and refinement. The Studio is committed to creative excellence, artisan workmanship and longevity. A cultivated approach and over three decades of industry experience in luxury interiors adds value to the projects it creates.
SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSE
David Collins Studio adopt a definition of luxury that promotes artisan craftsmanship, quality materials and local sourcing to deliver interiors which are designed for longevity. They marry beauty with functionality and operational efficiency, aiming to deliver interiors that are environmentally conscious. David Collins Studio partner with clients and suppliers who share their commitment to continually improving their sustainable credentials and reducing their environmental impact. Internally, David Collins Studio are constantly working to improve the working environment for their staff and are committed to offering a safe and caring environment.
Established
1985
Headquarters
London, UK
Employees
60
Categories
Interior design services
Website
Distribution
Worldwide
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CARD
Click below to see the detailed breakdown of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. David Collins Studio has been comprehensively assessed and scored against all key areas of sustainability, including impact on climate, nature and water, treatment of workers and communities as well as how ethically the business is run. Performance is assessed against international agreements, global frameworks, standards and legislation.
REAL CHANGE IN ACTION
CLIMATE & WASTE
In 2022 David Collins Studio completed their first carbon footprint assessment, defined their baseline across all three Scopes of emissions and set 25% carbon reduction target by 2025 on their way to become a Net Zero business by 2050. Strategy for reaching this reduction focuses on switch to renewable energy sources and adopting sustainable travel practices. In 2022 The Studio offset all residual carbon or equivalent to 110% of their business operations emissions. Waste is identified as another high impact area for the business. The Studio aims to reduce waste production by 25% compared to 2023 baseline year and eliminate all waste to landfill by 2026. The business is also adopting a recognition approach to reward innovative waste management ideas provided by the ESG champions and the wider David Collins Studio team.
PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
Within social pillar, David Collins Studio scores the highest in People Management. The business ensures employee professional development, offers training and team building and skills development workshops through the OFF-GRID programme sunder by The Studio. This is a workplace free of harassment and discrimination with equal opportunities and inclusion clearly documented in their Diversity, Equality & Inclusion policy while ensure inclusive and fair treatment is also adopted in client, partner and any other external relationships and communication. In 2016 The Studio founder David Collins Studio Foundation which seeks to support talented artists and designers at pivotal points in their careers across a diverse range of artistic mediums. DCS continues to support The Art Foundation and in 2023 will sponsor Bio Design Award supporting creative practitioners designing with biomaterials for the environment.
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
David Collin Studio adopts definition of luxury that promotes quality, longevity and environmental consciousness. The brand has developed an extensive materials library and sustainability rating system to ensure material and product ESG credentials are considered as part of every project. The Studio has full visibility over its Tier 1 supply chain, has adopted a sustainable sourcing strategy and implemented a supplier code of conduct to ensure all supplier relationships are built on commonly recognised ESG priorities and values. In 2023 David Collins Studio will continue the roll out of its code on conduct and gather intelligence to identify areas of risk in its supply chain. Upward from 75% of their Tier 1 suppliers have certifications and third party ESG verifications in their respective fields.
In 2022 David Collins Studio completed their first carbon footprint assessment, defined their baseline across all three Scopes of emissions and set 25% carbon reduction target by 2025 on their way to become a Net Zero business by 2050. Strategy for reaching this reduction focuses on switch to renewable energy sources and adopting sustainable travel practices. In 2022 The Studio offset all residual carbon or equivalent to 110% of their business operations emissions. Waste is identified as another high impact area for the business. The Studio aims to reduce waste production by 25% compared to 2023 baseline year and eliminate all waste to landfill by 2026. The business is also adopting a recognition approach to reward innovative waste management ideas provided by the ESG champions and the wider David Collins Studio team.
Within social pillar, David Collins Studio scores the highest in People Management. The business ensures employee professional development, offers training and team building and skills development workshops through the OFF-GRID programme sunder by The Studio. This is a workplace free of harassment and discrimination with equal opportunities and inclusion clearly documented in their Diversity, Equality & Inclusion policy while ensure inclusive and fair treatment is also adopted in client, partner and any other external relationships and communication. In 2016 The Studio founder David Collins Studio Foundation which seeks to support talented artists and designers at pivotal points in their careers across a diverse range of artistic mediums. DCS continues to support The Art Foundation and in 2023 will sponsor Bio Design Award supporting creative practitioners designing with biomaterials for the environment.
David Collin Studio adopts definition of luxury that promotes quality, longevity and environmental consciousness. The brand has developed an extensive materials library and sustainability rating system to ensure material and product ESG credentials are considered as part of every project. The Studio has full visibility over its Tier 1 supply chain, has adopted a sustainable sourcing strategy and implemented a supplier code of conduct to ensure all supplier relationships are built on commonly recognised ESG priorities and values. In 2023 David Collins Studio will continue the roll out of its code on conduct and gather intelligence to identify areas of risk in its supply chain. Upward from 75% of their Tier 1 suppliers have certifications and third party ESG verifications in their respective fields.
Standards & Accreditations
To provide evidence of sustainability performance across luxury companies' full value chain, 180+ memberships, accreditations and specialist certifications are taken into account during assessment
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Better Cotton Initiative
The Responsible Wool Standard
Textile Exchange
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
FSC Certified
Fairmined Certified
Leather Working Group
Woolmark Certification
Oeko-Tex
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Sustainable Fiber Alliance (SFA)
BREEAM (Code for a Sustainable Build Environment)
JOURNEY SO FAR
11/2022
BASELINE SUBMISSION
02/2023
RISK MAPPING
07/2022
BEGAN ASSESSMENT
12/2023
FINAL SUBMISSION
12/2023
CERTIFIED
A WORD FROM THE CEO
David Collins Studio are looking to undertake a credible and deliverable framework for ESG+ that will resonate with our clients, partners and stakeholders. At David Collins Studio we need to know how our interior spaces and products are sourced and made. We are looking to ensure that best practice is in place to make many more elements of our designs and process in a sustainable and ethical way. Our team are delighted to collaborate with Positive Luxury and have the support of their expertise to enhance the principles that we have identified are key to our ethos.
IAIN WATSON
CEO & FOUNDER
WHY POSITIVE LUXURY
Our aim by partnering with Positive Luxury is that we have a framework for the business that guides us on our strategy and delivers our ambitions on ESG+. We will embrace feedback and learning to build on our strengths to be awarded the Butterfly Mark to verify our positive impact in society and the environment. We are pleased to be underway in the process to be certified in recognition of our commitment.
IAIN WATSON
CEO & FOUNDER