ZHA Sustainability Principles
The ZHA Sustainability Practitioners Club operates on 12 core principles that reflect inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration. These principles guide members to create positive and lasting change within their communities and beyond.
Feeling Sufficient
Encourages mindful resource use and sufficiency thinking to avoid overconsumption.
Encouraging & Rewarding
Recognize and celebrate individuals making valuable contributions while they are alive.
Long-Term Thinking
Make decisions with lasting impact on environment, society, and economy beyond short-term gains.
Risk-Based Decision Making
Integrate environmental and social risk assessments into sustainability strategies.
Gender Equality
Promote harmony, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all genders.
Sharing & Caring Collaboration
Foster cooperation and collective action for environmental and social good.
Environmental Stewardship
Take responsibility for preserving biodiversity, ecosystems, and natural resources.
Fail-Fast for Vision
Embrace adaptability and learning from failures to craft a resilient sustainability vision.
Community Engagement
Involve local communities in decision-making to ensure their needs and values are reflected.
Social Equality
Strive for fairness in access to resources and equitable distribution of sustainability benefits.
Continuous Learning
Foster a culture of reflection and learning to improve sustainability practices continually.
Resource Conservation
Prioritize efficiency, minimize waste, and promote recycling and reuse of natural resources.