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When it comes to taking care of the planet , DPR takes a more active role , leading by example with six net-zero and three WELL Certified offices throughout the business to date . “ DPR walks the talk . We have net-zero energy offices that we ’ ve built ourselves and we ’ ve led the way in that . We take our responsibility to reduce our impact on the natural environment very seriously and embody that through pretty much everything we do .”
With the people pillar , Farr is clear that DPR puts diversity , equity and inclusivity first .
“ We truly want to look the way that our communities look . I know it ’ s an easy thing to say , but it ’ s not enough to level the playing field – some people in some communities are going to need extra help .”
The latter pillar includes community initiatives by local office teams as well as a separate DPR Foundation that issues direct cash grants to causes . “ There ’ s a strong volunteering ethos within the business ,” says Farr . “ We have year round initiatives such as volunteering directly to renovate a building or volunteering on a pro bono basis to provide organisations construction advice .”
AUGUST 2020