{"id":78157,"date":"2025-12-05T16:04:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/?page_id=78157"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:57:40","slug":"our-impact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/our-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Global Impact Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<section class=\"page-cover-image rich-text--reset page-cover-image--content-center alignfull  page-cover-image--overlay-none\">\n\n\t\t<figure class=\"page-cover-image__media-frame\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<video aria-label=\"\" muted loop autoPlay playsinline class=\"photo-cover-image__media photo-cover-image__media--photo\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Hero_FINAL-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/video>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"page-cover-image__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4 has-medium-font-size\">Environmental, Social &amp; Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h1\">2025 Global Impact Report <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-937ffba9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-alt-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/2025ImpactReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF Report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-2 md-pb-9 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<nav class=\"secondary-nav js-secondary-nav alignfull\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Secondary Navigation\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-contain\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"secondary-nav__items\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"#environmental\">Environmental<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/li>\n\t\n\n\t<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#social\">Social<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/li>\n\t\n\n\t<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#governance\">Governance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/li>\n\t\n\n\t<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#innovation\">Innovation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/li>\n\t\n\n\t<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#esg-in-design\">ESG in Design<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/li>\n\t\n\n\t<li class=\"secondary-nav__item\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#policies\">Policies<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/li>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/nav>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-2 md-pb-9 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0eca43e5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h2\">Where Purpose and Passion Align<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">At HKS, our work is inspired by curiosity, driven&nbsp;by research and&nbsp;technology&nbsp;and informed by a deep understanding of human and environmental needs.&nbsp;We have broad reach as a global architecture, design, planning and advisory firm&nbsp;and our projects&nbsp;influence the lives of millions of people.&nbsp;Across this&nbsp;work, we share a firmwide commitment to creating spaces,&nbsp;places&nbsp;and communities where people and the planet thrive.&nbsp;To do this,&nbsp;we&nbsp;infuse environmental,&nbsp;social&nbsp;and governance structure into everything we do.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In 2020,&nbsp;HKS&nbsp;was&nbsp;one of the first large interdisciplinary design firms to join the UN Global Compact&nbsp;(UNGC)&nbsp;to make the world healthy,&nbsp;equitable&nbsp;and more sustainable for all.&nbsp;With 29 offices worldwide, our&nbsp;global strategy and values align with the&nbsp;10&nbsp;universally accepted principles of the UNGC,&nbsp;which promote responsible business in the&nbsp;areas of human rights, fair labor,&nbsp;environment&nbsp;and anti-corruption. By building an organization&nbsp;rooted in these principles, we are better&nbsp;positioned to deliver innovative and impactful&nbsp;solutions for our clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our 2025 Global Impact Report presents a holistic reflection of how HKS is embedding environmental and social governance across our operations and advancing sustainability worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unglobalcompact.org\/what-is-gc\/participants\/138197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Our Commitments<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9 md-pb-24 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:74vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"environmental\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Environmental_notext_2.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a04acd17 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-2952ad226f7133b9337409699f495977\">Environmental<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">Carbon &amp; Energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Designing A Regenerative Climate-positive Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">HKS is committed to reducing environmental impact across our operations and project work. We&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;carbon neutral business operations through deep emissions reductions and high-integrity offsets. We calculate emissions annually and are advancing a pathway to&nbsp;eliminate&nbsp;operational carbon from 100% of active design work by 2030. We integrate life cycle assessments into new office renovations, partner with clients to reduce embodied carbon, and use energy modeling as a core tool to drive climate-aligned design outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/CarbonReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77253 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77254 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">Materials &amp; Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Making Informed Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">At HKS, we prioritize circular strategies&nbsp;and&nbsp;healthier,&nbsp;low-impact materials. We also&nbsp;seek&nbsp;to integrate ethical supply chain considerations into&nbsp;our operations and&nbsp;projects.&nbsp;We advanced our SE2050 embodied carbon benchmarks, expanded our materials guidance, and are integrating healthier and circular materials into new office renovations and project workflows.&nbsp;Across our offices, we continue to&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;waste emissions and advance more responsible material decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/MaterialsReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:74vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"social\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Social_Notext_5.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a04acd17 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-d57891626fdb155e57927613fab37169\">Social<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Expanding Access, Voice, and Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our commitment to equity begins with ensuring everyone at HKS has visibility,&nbsp;voice&nbsp;and opportunity.&nbsp;We are strengthening a culture of equity and belonging that supports representation,&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;and advancement across our global practice.&nbsp;See how our affinity and inclusion groups, representation efforts and fair and&nbsp;equitable compensation practices are&nbsp;shaping&nbsp;a more inclusive firm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/EquityReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77255 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77256 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Supporting Well-Being and Career Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We believe people thrive when their health, well-being&nbsp;and growth are supported holistically.&nbsp;We expanded mental health and wellness resources, strengthened ergonomics and flexible work&nbsp;offerings&nbsp;and introduced a clearer, firmwide framework for career development and feedback. These efforts help our people grow, feel&nbsp;supported&nbsp;and perform at their best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/PeopleReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">Community Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Giving Back Through Service and Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Now in its 11th year, Citizen HKS is our firm\u2019s&nbsp;philanthropic&nbsp;global impact initiative integrating public-interest design, community service,&nbsp;and&nbsp;fundraising.&nbsp;In 2025, we led our largest fundraiser to date, raising $78,000 to support the Dallas 24&nbsp;Hour&nbsp;Club, a nonprofit providing safe, sober transitional living for individuals recovering from addiction.&nbsp;Our teams supported more than 933 nonprofit organizations through pro bono design, volunteer&nbsp;service&nbsp;and strategic giving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/CommunityReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77258 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:74vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"governance\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Governance.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a04acd17 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-f916cf78fd7077b97f996677ff3a1f56\">Governance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77259 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">How We&nbsp;Operate&nbsp;Responsibly<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As a global, partner-owned design firm, HKS&nbsp;maintains&nbsp;strong governance structures that support transparency, ethical decision-making&nbsp;and long-term resilience.&nbsp;We reinforce anti-corruption practices and business ethics through regular training and clear accountability frameworks.&nbsp;Our cybersecurity and data privacy policies guide responsible use of digital tools and protect client and employee information.&nbsp;We align with global frameworks, including the UN Global Compact, to strengthen responsible business conduct.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/GovernanceReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:74vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"innovation\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4_Innovation_FINAL.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a04acd17 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-19fe7283efc6ea6405b991c39b15c8a0\">Innovation, Research<br>&amp; Industry Leadership<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">Research &amp; Innovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Advancing Ideas That Shape the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">HKS advances responsible innovation through two research arms: Applied Research that directly supports projects and clients, and Enterprise Research&nbsp;that&nbsp;builds internal capability, tools, and thought leadership. Across the firm, we use exploratory studios and interdisciplinary teams as testbeds for new methods, emerging materials, advanced&nbsp;technologies&nbsp;and design performance strategies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/ResearchReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77260 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Subhead_Images8-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77261 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">Industry Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Collective Leadership for a Thriving World<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">HKS contributes to global initiatives shaping the future of sustainability, health, equity and resilience in the built environment. Our people serve as board members, advisors, educators and advocates across leading frameworks and coalitions, including the UN Global Compact, SE2050, RIBA 2030, mindful MATERIALS, and the Building Brains Coalition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hks.onl\/IndustryReport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-9  wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:74vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"esg-in-design\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/hksstaging.hksinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ESGinDesign.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a04acd17 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-h1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-2372ecb0217d5aef3032d958d4ac19bd\">ESG in Design<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-lg\">ESG In Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h3\">Design&nbsp;Excellence&nbsp;Showcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pb-4 md-pb-12 wp-block-hks-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We understand that design carries both responsibility and opportunity&nbsp;tomake&nbsp;sustainability,&nbsp;equity&nbsp;and well-being visible and tangible in the world. 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