Our Environmental Commitment

Our Environmental Commitment

POMO has been actively rehabilitating the land upon which its studio HQ sits on the Sunshine Coast Qld.

POMO has been actively rehabilitating the land upon which its studio HQ sits on the Sunshine Coast Qld.

POMO has been actively rehabilitating the land upon which its studio HQ sits on the Sunshine Coast Qld.

At POMO, our commitment is more than just words on a page. It’s about taking daily, tangible steps to embed sustainable decision making at all stages of our workflow.  We have won awards for our environmentally sustainable design work.

We do this to protect our environment for future generations and also because we draw on natural resources for outcomes we create. We are dedicated to transparently reporting on our progress and ensuring that our business practices not only meet goals and our policies but also inspire a more sustainable future. All environmental policies are available upon request.

Our sustainability strategy is built on key principles that guide our daily operations and long-term goals.

Current Initiatives

Energy: Energy efficiency
Purpose-built studio with solar panels, LED lighting and sustainable design award recognition.

General: Emissions Mitigation
Tree planting and land rehabilitation on the property.

Energy: Travel Reduction
Remote and flexible work practices reducing commuting and office energy use.

General: Project Design and Material Choices
Preference for recycled timber, aluminium and materials with circular end-of-life potential.
Sustainability policy integrated into workplace health & safety documentation.
Active exploration of specifying low-impact materials in tendered projects.

General: Community & Social Impact
Engagement in a Pacific island sustainable community project (housing, renewable energy, clean water filtration).
Interest in aligning projects with broader social and environmental benefits.

Social Sustainability

POMO’s commitment to social sustainability is demonstrated by placing genuine community engagement at the core of our design process. We move beyond simple consultation to foster a collaborative partnership with locals, ensuring that placemaking projects like town squares and streetscape upgrades are a true reflection of the community’s unique culture, identity, heritage, and future aspirations.

The ultimate goal is to create meaningful and successful public places that are deeply connected to the places in which they exist and to their communities.

Places like this enhance well-being, encourage social connection, and strengthen the fabric of the community. Through this process, we aim to deliver not just an upgraded physical space, but a more resilient and connected community that feels a deep sense of ownership and pride in a place which expresses the fabric of the place and its people.

Compliance and Responsibility

We ensure all our activities comply with environmental laws and regulations and our own internal environmental policies which sit within our WH&S framework. We actively monitor our environmental performance, setting clear targets to reduce our adverse impact. We integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of our operations and decision making especially concerning design.

POMO’s Land Rehabilitation Program: We’re committed to rehabilitating the property upon which the POMO studio sits on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Profits from the business are in part used to rehabilitate this land which was consumed with weeds. We have embarked on a process of removing over 2000m2 of lantana and have planted over 150 native trees and shrubs which have been connected to drip irrigation. This is an on-going process.

Reducing Our Eco-Footprint

We’re actively working to reduce our environmental footprint—the total amount of resources we consume and also contribute positively to the environment: This includes:

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Environmental sustainability is a journey of continuous improvement. We review our policies annually, measuring our progress against set targets to ensure we’re always getting better. We also encourage our suppliers to meet high environmental standards. We’re always seeking new opportunities to be more efficient. We also assess our eco-footprint to identify environmental impacts and move towards more sustainable practices. We consult with our workers and other parties to improve decision-making on environmental matters and we train and supervise our workers to ensure that our written procedures for minimising environmental impacts are followed.

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