Sustainability & Environmental Impact - 2024 was the warmest year on record, highlighting the urgency of climate action [1] - The company aims for a net-zero practice by measuring, reducing, offsetting, improving, and repeating their sustainability efforts [6][9] - The company calculated its combined baseline footprint for 2023, covering art practices and household emissions [10] - In 2024, the company offset more total carbon than it created through energy generation, land development, and advocacy programs, achieving a net-zero year [32][33] - The company planted approximately 1,600 trees and shrubs, with 90% being native to Pembrichshire, to improve biodiversity [23] Operational Changes & Innovations - The company transitioned to a sustainable glass studio in Wales, focusing on generating its own power and decarbonizing its practices [6][9] - The company redesigned and rebuilt the furnace to improve efficiency and reduce propane usage [19] - The company adopted batch working, melting glass only when needed, to reduce propane consumption [20] - The company utilizes solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources to power the workshop and house [18] Community Engagement & Awareness - The company collaborated with a gallery owner to organize an event for World Ocean Day, raising awareness about seagrass and its role in climate change mitigation [27][28] - The company creates work for UK river action groups, advocating for clean waterways [25]