Social Value
We pledge to do business in a way that benefits society and the planet.

Our key objective is to help our clients achieve their Environmental Social and Governance (ESG). We do this through good design and leadership that enables positive social and environmental outcomes.

We are the first architectural practice to have achieved Social Value Quality Mark® Level 1 accreditation. The Quality Mark recognises commitment to doing business in a way that benefits society and the planet. It is one of the most rigorously tested awards of its kind.

We have made a series of ESG pledges as a practice that we are committed to delivering through quality architecture and interior design:
(E – Environmental) Creating a net-gain environmental impact.
(S – Social) Enhancing people’s quality of life.
(G - Governance) Fostering relationships and developing partnerships for delivery that support our core values and improve our ability as designers and advocators to effect positive change.
Our 8 ESG pledges are underpinned by a comprehensive set of key value indicators (KVIs) which enable us to measure, record and improve. These align with the UNSDG and the National TOMS framework.

Projects
As Architects and Interior Designers we have a specific impact on the built environment and how our projects, supply chain and the process we engage with positively contribute to society. We look to continually understand how we can promote social innovation and develop healthier, safer and more resilient communities.
Practice
As a practice the culture we uphold internally should influence the ethos we project externally. AWW cares about its people and thrives on celebrating them. We strive to be socially inclusive as a practice and ensure we continue to support, mentor, encourage one another and promote wellbeing.
People
We wish to contribute to our respective cities and wider society within and beyond the work we do as Architects. We have the potential to develop ourselves outside of our roles and more importantly to recognise what we have to offer.

We have undergone a comprehensive review of our operations and practices to understand our current and future actions, operations and policies. The resultant pledges frame our core values and are measured against a set of KVIs which enable us to hold ourselves accountable by recording our social value on a quantifiable scale. This will structure our evolvement as a business in how we operate in, and contribute to, society and our industry.

To view our latest social value report please click here.