We’ve made Project Positive a core part of our process. That means every client project we take on now includes opportunities for carbon reduction, carbon removal, and community contribution. We’re giving clients the tools and support they need to make sustainability more than a box-tick – and together, we’re making a bigger impact.

In 2024, that work translated into offsetting 8,700 tonnes of embodied carbon – the equivalent of more than 6,500 long-haul flights – and supporting environmental projects including Peatland restoration and conservation in Indonesia, carbon removal through afforestation in Brazil, and producing biochar from waste biomass in Wales.

Raising the bar on design and delivery

We’ve deepened our approach to life-cycle assessments, ensuring we make smarter decisions at the earliest stage of every project. We’ve also strengthened our Sustainable Manufacturing Network, collaborating with suppliers who share our values and our commitment to circularity.

And we’re proud to be an official Contractor Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, ensuring that all our projects exceeding 12 weeks meet higher standards for safety, sustainability, and community impact.

25 years in, still pushing forward

This milestone year has been about more than celebrating the past – it’s about building for the future. Our 25 Moments That Matter campaign is already underway, with fundraising and community projects planned throughout the year.

Our 2025 B Corp Impact Report dives deeper into the steps we’ve taken – and the goals we’ve set – to make Area a business that continues to lead the way in workplace design, sustainability, and social responsibility.