Set goals with the client: define a sustainable strategy and ensure both sides are aligned

When working toward a formal certification, map out target requirements

Approach the design process from a circular perspective

Especially for heavy-computation tasks, run the jobs or process the data only when strictly necessary

Reduce remote data transfer as much as possible

Check the impact of the material choices against a database

Be conscious of the volume of materials used

Opt for renewable electricity derived from natural sources, wherever possible

Consider a scheduled sleep-mode when the project is not in use

Use energy efficiency as criteria when selecting equipment, not just up-front cost

Estimate and then evaluate the energy consumption of our projects

Prefer less carbon-intensive options when travelling

Keep track of unpreventable emissions, especially air travel

Keep track of, and minimise our externalities

Key people should be reminded to document sustainable choices in their own work, throughout the project

Include the topic of sustainability in the end-of-project review

Produce both an external and internal sustainability report