Willdan Group, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 5,400,000 Metric Tons of CO2 Avoided (cumulative through FY19)
- 6,800,000 MWh Saved (cumulative through FY19)
- Achieved 100% e-waste recycling and 100% office participation in reuse and recycling programs (goal for 2020)
Social Achievements
- Launched a nationwide Safety Council improving safety rates
- Established Willdan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group
- Community involvement through volunteering, fundraising, and charitable donations
Governance Achievements
- Adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines and Board Charter
- Completed ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for corporate IT and SMART operations
- Implemented procedures to comply with GDPR standards and all applicable data privacy laws
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce real estate footprint as lease terms expire, lowering facility costs by 25% on a per-capita basis by the end of 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Need to improve data gathering, especially from business partners and clients
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on work environments and client priorities
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a COVID-19 Response Policy
- Continued to revise and update response policy, adopting precautionary measures to minimize employee risk
- Required most employees to work remotely, restricted business travel, and limited in-person meetings
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Partnership with minority suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Innovation Award in Software for Willdan’s NEO (2021 AHR Expo)
- 2019 Finalist for Change Agent of the Year (SEPA Power Players)
- 2018 Best Customer Experience Award (Pepco and Delmarva Power)
- 2018 Outstanding Practice Award (IBPSA-USA)
- 2020 APWA BEST Award for Storm Water Quality
- 2019 Finalist - Global Energy Award in Grid Edge
- 2016 Grid Edge Award (GTM Research)
- Con Edison Supplier Diversity Award