15 Years In: GSD Recertifies to ISO 14001

For the 15th year running, Graham Shapiro Design (GSD) has recertified to ISO 14001 - the international standard for environmental management.

As a visual communication agency, our work is about clarity and intent: nothing on the page by accident. We hold our operations to the same standard. Fifteen straight years of recertification means the systems behind our business, how we manage waste, energy, materials, and supplier relationships, are as considered as the work we put in front of clients.

What the recertification confirms:

  • An independent auditor reviewed our environmental management system in full
  • We’re in ongoing compliance with environmental regulations
  • We continue to identify and reduce environmental risk, year over year
  • Our monitoring and improvement processes remain effective and current

Design with intention, at every scale

Good design isn’t just what’s visible. It’s the discipline behind the scenes and for us, that includes how we run the business itself. Passing this audit for the fifteenth consecutive year isn’t a formality; it’s proof that sustainable practice is part of how Graham Shapiro Design operates.

We’re grateful to every team member who keeps this standard alive, and we’re committed to raising it further.

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