Interaction, the Bath-based strategic workplace design and build company, has become a climate positive business and appointed a new sustainability specialist to help drive its ambitious green strategy.

Interaction has partnered with Earthly to achieve the milestone which means it has removed more CO2 from the atmosphere than it put in during the last year. Earthly is a platform that connects businesses to nature-based environmental solutions.

The announcement coincides with the arrival of Interaction’s new sustainability co-ordinator Adam Green. Adam specialises in sustainable product sourcing and has experience across several industries including fisheries, aquaculture, design and construction.

He will work alongside Interaction’s head of operations, Mike Borne, who is leading the firm’s ambitious environmental strategy.

Interaction has already offset 110% of the carbon it generated in 2021 as a result of its partnership with Earthly. The firm has implemented a number carbon reduction measures such as sourcing energy and office supplies from renewable sources.

Interaction now has bold plans to achieve prestigious BCorp accreditation for its social and environmental performance by March 2023 and offset all the carbon produced by the firm during the last 30 years. The business is also working closely with key suppliers to further reduce carbon emissions.

In addition, Interaction has pledged an annual sustainability fund of £150,000, which includes donations to sustainable causes, carbon offsetting activities and organisational improvements to reduce its environmental impact.

Mike Borne said:

“Businesses like ours that work in construction have an impact on the environment. So there’s an obligation on us to ensure we work in a sustainable fashion and be the best we can be.

“That’s why we have gone the extra mile to become a carbon positive business. Our aim is to continuously reduce the amount of carbon we generate, rather than offsetting alone as an isolated exercise, and take our clients on this journey with us.

“Adam will play a central role in helping us achieve our ambitious green goals and we wish him every success in his important new role.”