27/10/2023, LONDON – As part of Episode 2 of Spacestor’s Subject Expert Series, the workspace furniture creators interviewed Kim Le Geyt from Willis Towers Watson and Naomi Sakamoto from Gensler to hear their thoughts and suggested actions on how to develop spaces to live and work in which are inherently kind to both people and planet.

42% of annual carbon emissions are due to the built environment, placing a significant responsibility on those involved in planning today’s buildings and interiors to deeply consider and strive to reduce the environmental impact of their designs. In the interview, Kim Le Geyt, representing Willis Towers Watson, emphasizes the importance of sharing ideas and initiatives across the industry. She states, "Keep sharing ideas, examples, what works well, what’s flopped. By leveraging the sustainable initiatives across our industry, it’ll help us to build a higher benchmark sooner."

Naomi Sakamoto, of Gensler, encourages a curious and open-minded approach. She notes, "Collaborate, experiment, be humble, and be curious. None of us has all the answers—look at what others are doing, find something that inspires you, and give it a go." In their extensive interviews, both Naomi and Kim highlight examples of remarkable sustainability initiatives they've seen throughout their careers, covering a broad spectrum of knowledge, from portfolio selection and commute considerations, from furniture choices to circularity, regenerative design to carbon absorption, and beyond!

The whitepaper serves as a comprehensive resource for organizations looking to decrease their effect on the environment and transition to actively enhancing it. To access the full interview and explore the wealth of insights, download the complete whitepaper here. 

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About Spacestor: Spacestor is the creator of architectural, space-defining furniture that seamlessly blends California cool with London Design. With a legacy spanning three decades, Spacestor first established itself as a key innovator of workspace furniture and design thinking in the United Kingdom, but today, the company holds offices in London, Manchester, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York City - giving them a unique position to observe and learn from some of the most creative and successful global companies. From their long-term engagements with clients like Google, JP Morgan, and Pfizer, Spacestor knows how a sustainable workspace environment drives organizational goals, whether building great team culture in a hybrid world or exciting people to be back in the office again.