We are passionate about sustainable interior design. Therefore, sustainability is integral to everything we do at CCID. CCID are 100% committed and dedicated to sustainability. We regularly review our processes and projects (from initiation to completion) to ensure that they enhance the environment, health and well-being of our clients, suppliers and staff.
Projects: We are very proud of our proven track record and excellent experience in this area. One notable project is a biophilic house in South Oxfordshire, which is going to feature on the next series of Grand Designs. As well as benefiting from green energy solutions, such as solar panels, the passive house will also boast high-tech bio-dynamic lighting and interior green living walls, designed to promote health and well-being. At CCID, we strongly believe that sustainability is not just for the “few”. This is why we have integrated sustainability throughout, so it is a recurring theme throughout all the projects we undertake.
Products: The majority of the products we recommend and source for our clients are sustainable. For example, the fabrics are often made from natural (sometimes certified organic) fibres or are comprised of recycled yarns. Some even utilise no hydrocarbons in their manufacture. They are also fully recyclable. The paint ranges tend to be water-based, vegan and solvent free with low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The application of some paints actually reduces carbon dioxide and eliminates toxins. We are also big fans of up-cycling. So, we often source reclaimed goods from architectural salvage yards, as well as up-cycling items to make them unique.
People & Suppliers: At CCID, we are also committed to ethical trade and business practices. All our people are expected to deal with everyone they meet ethically, behaving in an honest, transparent and open fashion. We are also committed to sourcing products from suppliers who have a similar ethos. Whilst it is not feasible (given the size of our company) to visit every supplier to inspect their operations and processes, we do regularly review suppliers’ corporate sustainability / responsibility policies and performance. We also check to see (where relevant) that suppliers have signed up to the most robust leading environmental and social certification schemes.
Studio: It is important that we lead by example and that our studio is as sustainable as possible. Managing waste is essential and we have adopted the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ approach. We have removed all single use plastics in the studio and through our efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle, we aim to ensure that none of our waste is sent to landfill. All our IT equipment is reused or recycled, as are all redundant mobile phones. The studio has been designed to be as energy efficient as possible, making the most of natural light and energy efficient lighting solutions. We also source our electricity through a green energy tariff. All the paper and cardboard that we purchase is made from recycled materials – right down to our business cards, which are made from recycled cotton T shirts.
Charities: At CCID, we take our social and ethical responsibilities as a company very seriously. Each year, we support a number of international, national and local charities / causes. In 2020, we committed to donating 10% of any CCID’s gift vouchers purchased to Climate Week, NHS Charities and The Design Museum. All scrap fabric and fabric samples (no longer needed) are donated to local schools and charities to help promote art and encourage creativity amongst children and the wider community. In 2018, we were delighted to work with a local school to help with the creation of an art studio for both pupils and the local community.
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