named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adaptation Knowledge Portal
Online platform providing accessible and actionable information on climate adaptation, connecting science, policy, and design practice
Climate Action Resources Directory
Directory of climate-positive resources categorized by availability and development stage, supporting adaptation, mitigation, and restoration efforts
Lots
Curated showcase of innovators and emerging initiatives in the design and carbon removal communities advancing climate action
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 2 activities
- Producing educational programming and presentations on climate science and designDelivers lectures, webinars, workshops, keynotes, and lightning talks that integrate climate science and policy with practical frameworks for decarbonization in the built environment. These include co-presented events at professional conferences such as IDSA and collaborations with organizations like Steelcase and the World Design Organization.
- Showcasing innovative design projects for carbon removal and climate restorationCurates and highlights exemplary design projects focused on climate adaptation, mitigation, and restoration, including graduate student work and innovations in carbon dioxide removal, storage, and utilization. Features interactive infographics and project spotlights to educate and inspire scalable solutions.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advancing climate policy advocacy within the design professionEngages designers to inform public audiences about national and international climate policy proposals and supports advocacy for legislative change. Maintains leadership in professional councils such as the Circular Design Council of the Industrial Design Society of America to influence policy direction.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration between design, carbon, and policy communitiesFosters engagement among designers, carbon experts, and policymakers to advance scalable climate innovations. Supports collaboration through co-sponsored events, panel participation, and platforms that connect design practice with climate policy development.
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Fashion and Creative Industries Education 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building education in design for decarbonizationTeaches a graduate-level course on design for decarbonization at Parsons School of Design and delivers training content that equips professionals and students with knowledge and tools to advance climate action in their practices.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing curated newsletters and multimedia content on climate actionDistributes a seasonal newsletter featuring contextual overviews of climate-related content, actionable guidance for decarbonization, and a curated mix of podcasts, publications, and videos from diverse contributors to inform and engage the design community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating a digital platform for climate action resources in the design communityProvides a centralized content platform that consolidates and curates decarbonization technologies, materials, tools, policies, and educational resources to support climate action within the design community. The platform includes an organized directory with status labels indicating availability or development stage of resources.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$55K100%
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Investment income$1120%
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Total expenses$51K
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Total assets$17K
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Net assets$-27K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +10.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ERICA DODDS — Director
- NICHOLAS GOLDSMITH — Director
- SHAUN FYNN — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Carbon Business Council Network — Organization whose content is curated and shared with the design community.
- Carbon Removal Standards Initiative Partner — Partner organization whose work in carbon removal aligns with Lot21’s mission to inform and scale action in the design community.
- Carbon180 Network — Organization whose content is curated and shared with the design community.
- CarbonFuture Network — Organization whose content is curated and shared with the design community.
- CoDesign Collaborative Partner — Presented at their event focused on collaborative design.
- Global Furniture Design Association Partner — Co-sponsored the GFDA Confab event in 2024.
- Industrial Design Society of America Partner — Engages in leadership and co-presentation activities related to circular design.
- Mebl Partner — Co-sponsored the Mebl Impact Reporting event in 2024.
- Open Air Collective Partner — Collaborates with Lot21 to enable design community engagement in climate policy advocacy.
- OpenAir Network — Organization whose content is curated and shared with the design community.
- OurCarbon Partner — Partner organization whose decarbonizing technologies, materials, and tools are included in Lot21's database.
- PROWL Studio Partner — Proud supporter and partner of Lot21 since its inception, collaborating to decarbonize the built environment.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Collaborates on graduate education in design for decarbonization.
- Restore Partner — Collaborates to showcase projects demonstrating novel carbon dioxide removal, storage, and utilization methods.
- Steelcase Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on circular design and climate action.
- Steelcase Partner — Partner in advancing climate action in the built environment.
- World Design Organization Partner — Participated as panelist in their event.
- design and carbon communities Partner — Collaborates with professionals in design and carbon sectors to advance climate initiatives
- large & small suppliers Partner — Collaborates with suppliers to develop new decarbonization resources.
- policymakers Partner — Works with policymakers to support forward-looking climate action initiatives
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Disciplinary Climate Policy Engagementmethodology: multidisciplinary_policy_engagementBy creating spaces for designers, carbon experts, and policymakers to collaborate, we accelerate effective climate action because diverse expertise leads to more implementable and innovative policy solutions.
- Design-Led Decarbonizationmethodology: design-for-decarbonizationBy leveraging the influence of design professionals on the built environment, we can drive systemic decarbonization because design decisions shape material use, energy performance, and long-term environmental impact.
- Education-Driven Systems Changemethodology: circular_economy_educationBy equipping educators, students, and practitioners with accessible knowledge and tools on climate-positive materials and policies, we enable widespread adoption of circular economy practices because education catalyzes behavioral and structural shifts.
- Three-Pillar Climate Action Frameworkmethodology: three-pillar climate actionBy addressing climate change through integrated adaptation, mitigation, and restoration strategies—with a focus on carbon removal—we produce more comprehensive climate recovery because no single approach is sufficient alone.