Climate Change Data

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2829.3 tCO2e/year (total), 1588.3 tCO2e/year (net)
Carbon Intensity:2.7 metric tons per FTE

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions to 1,588.3 MTCO2e (net) after offsetting 43.9% of 2,829.3 MTCO2e total emissions. Carbon footprint was 2.7 metric tons per FTE.
  • Maintained EMR below industry benchmark for 15 years (0.66 in 2020).

Social Achievements

  • 962 hours of nationwide community contributions, including 146 hours for COVID-19 relief.
  • Raised nearly $55,000 for Water For People.
  • Employee engagement index (Q12 Mean) rose from 3.89 to 3.98.

Governance Achievements

  • No fines or non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws.
  • No incidents of corruption or anti-competitive behavior reported.
  • 97.8% employee completion of Code of Business Ethics training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 50% PVT utilization
  • $50,000 Water For People financial commitment
Medium-term Goals:
  • Annual Total RIR and 3-year rolling average at or below 1.9
  • Annual EMR <1.0
  • 100% employee completion of EA Code of Business Ethics training
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduction in total GHG emissions normalized per FTE
  • Measure and set reduction targets for business travel
  • 60% CSR employee participation

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacted work environment, transitioning to a near 100% virtual workspace.
  • Pandemic restrictions limited community volunteer opportunities and face-to-face philanthropic endeavors.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Transitioned seamlessly to virtual collaboration, continuing to deliver services.
  • Modified Paid Volunteer Time (PVT) Program to include pandemic-related volunteerism.
  • Modified fundraising strategies to accommodate virtual events.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Focus on financial stability, technical quality, competitive pricing, and sustainable business practices.
  • Supplier Diversity Program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15

EA's existing commitments align with 13 of the 17 SDGs, with a prioritized focus on these 6 goals through supply chain interactions and day-to-day operations.

Awards & Recognition

  • National Safety Council Occupational Excellence Achievement Award