𝐒𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

As one of the few design firms validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has set rigorous, science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions across both its operations and the projects it delivers. The firm is committed to publishing annual progress updates, ensuring transparency, accountability and continuous improvement across its global footprint.
Sustainability Lead Herman Calleja emphasizes this responsibility: “Through measurable commitments and transparent reporting, we are holding ourselves to the same high standards we advocate for in our projects around the world.”
These targets underscore SOM’s dedication not only to decarbonizing its own practice but also to driving broader change throughout the built environment. By sharing firmwide greenhouse gas emissions, SOM provides a clear view of its current impact and long-term trajectory toward meaningful climate action.