Sustainability at Sonder Collective

At Sonder Collective, sustainability is at the heart of how we work. As a fully remote organization, we lower our environmental footprint by reducing the need for office space and energy use. We also minimize international travel by using advanced online collaboration tools and partnering with local research teams in the places where we work.

We design innovative remote research practices and ensure our deliverables are optimized for digital viewing, avoiding unnecessary printing. We are also mindful of digital sustainability, encouraging efficient use of data and tools to reduce energy consumption.

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond operations. We integrate equity and inclusion into our project design, recognizing that sustainable progress is inseparable from social justice. We actively share our learnings with partners and clients, strengthening collective impact.

We strive to continuously improve our practices by reducing waste, fostering responsible partnerships, and embedding sustainability into every solution we create. By doing so, we aim to model new ways of working that are both environmentally responsible and socially equitable.

Our practices include:

• Remote-first model: We are a fully remote organization, reducing the need for office space and associated energy consumption.
• Reduced travel footprint: We minimize international flights by prioritizing advanced online collaboration tools and relying on local research teams in the locations where we work.
• Remote research practices: We develop and use innovative remote research methodologies and tools to generate high-quality insights without unnecessary travel.
• Digital deliverables: All outputs are optimized for online viewing, reducing reliance on printed materials.
• Digital sustainability: We are mindful of the energy use associated with data storage and digital tools, encouraging efficient and responsible digital practices.
• Waste reduction: We minimize physical waste across operations and projects.
• Equity and inclusion: We recognize that sustainability is inseparable from equity and ensure this principle is embedded in our project design and delivery.
• Responsible partnerships: We seek to work with suppliers and collaborators who demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices.
• Knowledge sharing: We actively share learnings on sustainability practices with partners and clients to strengthen collective impact.

Continuous improvement: We commit to regularly reviewing and strengthening our sustainability practices as new opportunities and technologies emerge.