Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018-2020, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2009
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Environment
- Growth
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper consumption through various initiatives, saving the equivalent of 300 trees and 20 tons of paper in the UK, with potential for further savings in other regions.
- Developed a Carbon Calculator tool for the Environment Agency in the UK, which was awarded the EA 2008 Excellence Award for Innovation.
- Implemented a Zero Discharge wastewater system at Front Range Airport, minimizing costs and environmental impact.
- Helped clients reduce carbon emissions through various projects, including boiler upgrades and process optimization.
- Removed approximately 90,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment from New Bedford Harbor.
Social Achievements
- Implemented BeyondZero®, a program to promote a culture of caring for employees, clients, and communities.
- Supported employee professional development through tuition reimbursement and leadership training programs.
- Achieved LEED certification for numerous client projects (nine Silver, eight Gold, seven Certified).
- Received the 2008 Directors Annual Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Award for “Best Overall Team Contribution to SHE Improvements” for work at the Dounreay Nuclear Plant.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented seven principles of sustainability to guide the company's actions.
- Established a Value Plus program, saving an estimated $2.6 billion for clients in 2008.
- Maintained transparency and responsiveness to concerns regarding sustainable development practices.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Continue to take a leadership role in helping clients meet their sustainable goals.
- Achieve further cost savings and emissions reductions through ongoing initiatives.
- Roll out PC power management and green travel plans to additional offices.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing power consumption in offices globally.
- Measuring the full impact of sustainable development efforts.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented PC power management programs in various offices.
- Developed and utilized various tools and methodologies to track the impact of sustainable initiatives (e.g., Value Plus, Carbon Calculator).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Use of FSC-certified wood and recycled materials.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbon Calculator
Awards & Recognition
- EA 2008 Excellence Award for Innovation (Carbon Calculator)
Reporting Period: 2010
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Sustainability
- Ethical Business Practices
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 38% at Oregon State University Energy Center compared to the old plant.
- Reduced carbon footprint at BP Effluent Treatment Plant Upgrade through optimized incineration process.
- Prevented CO2 emissions of 450,000 tons per year at Belwind Offshore Windfarm.
- Reduced carbon emissions at New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site through process improvements and rail transport.
- Achieved Zero Carbon building designation for London Borough of Havering Myplace Youth Facility.
- Exceeded 500,000 worked hours without injuries at Boehringer Ingelheim Group-Bidachem API Synthesis II Project.
- Achieved LEED Gold rating for Colorado Army National Guard High-Altitude Army Aviation Training Site.
- Improved tailings management process at Suncor Tailings Reduction Operation Project.
- Achieved 2 million work hours without lost time incidents at Collahuasi Rosario Mine through PASS program.
- LEED Gold certification for Emerson Buildings I and II.
Social Achievements
- Achieved 90%+ Client Satisfaction Survey scores.
- More than 29,000 employees participated in People Metrics survey, indicating a highly engaged workforce.
- Jacobs recognized with OSHA VPP Corporate Participant status.
- Singapore operations won National Health and Safety Award.
- 35 projects completed 2010 without injuries.
- Implemented Positive Attitude Safety System (PASS) at Collahuasi Rosario Mine, resulting in 2 million work hours without lost time incidents.
- Launched Ecological Brigade at Collahuasi Rosario Mine to prevent waste impact on native wildlife.
- Implemented Jacobs online charitable donation system, raising $1.08 million for United Way in the US.
- Kingston Ash Recovery Project Educational Initiative to inform local high school students.
- Participation in CANstruction, raising funds and awareness.
Governance Achievements
- Strong and independent Board of Directors with a majority of independent directors.
- Adopted a code of Business Conduct and Ethics for directors.
- Global Ethics and Compliance training initiative program.
- Jacobs Integrity Hotline for confidential reporting.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining safety across diverse global operations.
- Reducing environmental impact of operations and projects.
- Meeting stringent environmental regulations.
- Managing risks associated with large-scale projects.
- Balancing growth with sustainability.
Mitigation Strategies
- BeyondZero® safety program.
- JSIMS safety information management system.
- C-CLEAR carbon management tool.
- Eco-charrettes for sustainable design.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- JacobsValue+SM and JacobsSustainability+ tools.
- Stringent supplier and subcontractor screening processes.
- Green Travel Plans.
- Architecture 2030 Challenge adoption.
- Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions pursuit.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% screening of prospective partners and subcontractors
Responsible Procurement
- Human rights and labor law compliance
- Ethical standards
- Safety standards
- Environmental policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Awards & Recognition
- OSHA VPP Corporate Participant status
- Singapore National Health and Safety Award
- Numerous project safety awards
- Boston Green Business Award
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Sustainability
- Client Satisfaction
- Community Investment
- Employee Well-being
- Cost Efficiency
- Ethical Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions through various initiatives (quantified in several projects, but not company-wide)
- Achieved LEED certifications for multiple projects (Silver, Gold, Platinum)
- 99% construction waste diversion from landfills at Campbell Soup Company headquarters
- 75% construction waste recycled at Intesa Sanpaolo Tower
- Reduced carbon footprint at Heathrow Airport through biomass power plant
- Reduced pollutants discharged into Yellow River through upgraded water reclamation facility
- Improved oil sands energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation at Suncor
- 37 million pages of paper saved through print reduction program (equivalent to 74,250 reams/206 tons/34,455 trees)
Social Achievements
- Launched BeyondZero® safety philosophy, resulting in millions of accident-free work hours
- Implemented Jacobs Safety Information Management System (JSIMS) to track safety incidents globally
- Developed Construction Safety Program for Unilever, training 100+ project delivery managers
- Created Jacobs College for employee leadership and management development
- Established Jacobs Academy in Morocco for project and construction management training
- Launched Active for Life global employee wellness program
- Implemented JHealth program in Australia for employee health and well-being
- Increased employee charitable donations to $1.19 million in 2012
Governance Achievements
- Adherence to GRI Reporting Framework
- Implementation of Business Management Framework (BMF) for sustainability
- Global ethics and compliance training initiative
- Jacobs Integrity Hotline for confidential reporting of irregularities
- 100% screening of prospective partners and subcontractors on ethics, human rights, labor conditions, etc.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting stringent environmental regulations and reducing carbon footprint
- Maintaining safety across diverse global operations
- Balancing sustainability goals with cost efficiency and project timelines
- Engaging stakeholders effectively across different cultures and regions
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of various tools and processes (JSIMS, BMF, C-CLEAR, etc.)
- Investment in training and education programs
- Development of innovative sustainable solutions
- Open and transparent communication with stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% screening of prospective partners and subcontractors
Responsible Procurement
- Adherence to UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Compliance with ILO international labor conditions
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 30 metric tons for clients through JacobsSustainability+ in 2013
- Saved 4.3 million metric tons of carbon for clients through JacobsSustainability+ in 2013
- Reduced monthly energy use by a third at Humberside Police Headquarters
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by eight percent at North Carolina State University's cogeneration plant
- Achieved carbon savings of 6,074 tons at Avenue Coking Works remediation project
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 550 metric tons annually at Blackfriars Station
Social Achievements
- Launched BeyondZero safety program promoting a culture of caring
- Donated over $1.19 million to charities through the U.S. Employee Charitable Giving Program
- Implemented online employee giving system expanding donor choice
- Launched CAF's “Give As You Earn” program in the U.K.
- Awarded 100 academic scholarships through the Dr. Joseph J. Jacobs Global Scholarship Program
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Practice Council and a LEED User’s Group
- Implemented Jacobs Safety Information Management System tracking safety incidents globally
- Maintained a 91%+ Client Satisfaction Survey score
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Rising sea levels and potential loss of intertidal wildlife habitat
- Noise control concerns for North Carolina State University's cogeneration plant
- Complex coordination of runway construction at O'Hare Airport
- Ground contamination and site constraints at Humberside Police Headquarters
- Tight timeframe for North Carolina State University's cogeneration plant
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies for O'Hare Airport runway construction
- Relocated equipment and implemented noise reduction measures at North Carolina State University's cogeneration plant
- Carefully coordinated design and construction activities at O'Hare Airport
- Used a brownfield site and implemented sustainable design at Humberside Police Headquarters
- Streamlined the permitting process for North Carolina State University's cogeneration plant
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of prospective partners and subcontractors screened
Responsible Procurement
- Adherence to UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO international labor conditions
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: LEED, BREEAM, Estidama, Green Star
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ADTR™ 600-megawatt power station technology
Awards & Recognition
- ENR's Top 100 Green Design Firms (ranked #12 in 2013)
- Two “Green Airplanes” awards from CDA for Runway 10C-28C project
- Infrastructure Project of the Year from the Construction Industry Service Corporation
- Honor Award from American Council of Engineering Companies
- Illinois Construction Project of the Year Award
- SCALA Civic Building of the Year Award for Humberside Police Headquarters
- CEEQUAL Outstanding Achievement Award for Blackfriars Station
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced clients' carbon footprints by approximately 21.1 million metric tons of CO2
- 38 million pages of paper saved through print reduction program (equivalent to 75,926 reams/183 tons/4,555 trees)
- 30% reduction in energy use worldwide due to energy-saving measures on managed print devices
- 80 percent reduction in nutrient loading in Cairns Cleaner Seas Project
- 105 percent annual energy usage savings (57 percent reduction without photovoltaics) compared to a similar baseline aircraft maintenance hangar at Fort Carson
- 44.5 percent energy savings compared to standard air traffic control towers and air field operations buildings at Fort Carson
Social Achievements
- Launched employee well-being programs, including Safety Week and Positive Mental Health initiatives
- Achieved 17 percent Minority Business Enterprise and 14 percent Women’s Business Enterprise participation in Bronx Mental Health Redevelopment Project
- Achieved 44 percent minority, 2 percent women, and 18 percent local community workforce participation in Bronx Mental Health Redevelopment Project
- 8% female workforce in Saudi Arabia office, exceeding Vision 2030 goal of 7% by 2021
- Engineers Exchange Program in India to foster mutual learning and understanding between Jacobs and Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
- Jacobs Next Network project in India to enhance development of younger employees
Governance Achievements
- Established Global Ethics and Compliance training initiative program
- Implemented Jacobs Safety Information Management System to track safety incidents globally
- Developed Business Efficiency Framework for implementing sustainability within organizations
- Used C-CLEAR energy-management and carbon reduction tool for project planning
- Implemented eco-charrette approach for sustainable project solutions
- Utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) for building performance analysis
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Waste disposal in densely populated areas like Hong Kong
- Meeting aggressive Net Zero Energy Ready goals for U.S. Armed Forces
- Balancing environmental impacts with the need for improved access to energy and societal advances
- Addressing air pollution and health inequalities in Scotland
- Increasing investment in low-carbon infrastructure in Scotland
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented innovative sewage sludge incineration and energy generation in Hong Kong
- Employed multifaceted energy conservation methods at Fort Carson, including cool roof design, efficient LED lighting, and renewable energy systems
- Developed CityForm program to address complex urban challenges
- Developed Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy and National Low Emissions Framework
- Developed Scotland’s Way Ahead report to support the case for low-carbon infrastructure investments
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of prospective partners and subcontractors screened before contracting
Responsible Procurement
- Human rights and labor practices are prominent prequalification criteria
- Compliance with UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO standards required
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Reporting Period: 2018-2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Our Health & Well Being
- Diverse Talent & Inclusion
- Optimizing Our Footprint
- Thriving Communities
- Leading Through Innovation
- Partnering for Growth & Impact
Environmental Achievements
- 37M+ Tons of carbon eliminated
- 23B Gallons of wastewater saved for clients
- 499K Tons of material recycled
Social Achievements
- 1000+ Positive Mental Health Champions trained
- 16% Reduction in motor vehicle incidents
- 58% Safety improvement since 2007
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce travel-related carbon emissions by 20% by 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN SDGs
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Health and Wellbeing
- Innovation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) from 37,337 met. ton. CO2e (including ECR business) in FY18 to 7,103 met. ton. CO2e in FY19 after divesting the ECR business.
- Reduced indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) from 67,299 met. ton. CO2e (including ECR business) in FY18 to 59,243 met. ton. CO2e in FY19 after divesting the ECR business. Net Scope 2 emissions were 55,047 tonnes CO2e after applying renewable energy purchases.
- Achieved zero employee fatalities at work in FY19.
Social Achievements
- Donated more than $2.7 million in FY19 as part of the global giving program.
- Trained over 1700 Positive Mental Health (PMH) Champions, exceeding the 2020 goal of 1500.
- Trained 90% of the global senior leadership team as PMH Champions.
Governance Achievements
- 99% of employees completed online Code of Conduct training.
- Established a formal, publicly available board diversity policy.
- CEO, CFO, Presidents, Executive Vice Presidents and all Senior Vice Presidents have at least one Inclusion & Diversity goal tied to their executive compensation.
Climate Goals & Targets
- 100% renewable energy for operations by 2020
- Net zero carbon for operations and business travel by 2020
- Carbon negative for operations and business travel by 2030
- Not disclosed
- 20% reduction in business travel carbon emissions by 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (implied in climate risk assessment)
- Data limitations on energy and water consumption due to reliance on estimated data for leased offices.
- Difficulty in measuring actual energy use in leased offices.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a climate change risk assessment in line with TCFD recommendations.
- Exploring options for obtaining more actual energy use data, including identifying suppliers.
- Estimating energy consumption for leased offices using data from the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and REGO certificates to offset energy use.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Jacobs Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Ruby Canyon, Inc.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
PlanBeyond™ strategy aligns with key goals/targets within the UN SDGs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbon and energy related consulting services
- Sustainable solutions incorporated into consulting and capital projects
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Supply Chain
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Health and Safety
- Talent
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity for operations and carbon neutrality for operations and business travel in FY20 by reducing carbon consumption and purchasing renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.
- Achieved a 9% absolute reduction in total Scope 1 emissions compared to FY19 (before offsets).
- Achieved a 1% absolute reduction in total Scope 2 emissions compared to FY19 (before green power purchases and offsets).
Social Achievements
- Launched a global Action Plan for Advancing Justice & Equality.
- Launched a new global giving and volunteering program, Collectively℠.
- Continued to demonstrate safety excellence with zero employee fatalities at work in FY20.
Governance Achievements
- Created a new senior management position, Senior Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management.
- Established a new Board Committee with oversight of ESG and Risk (commenced July 2021).
- 99% of employees completed online Code of Conduct training.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon negative for operations and business travel by 2030
- 50% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year; 50% reduction in absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 2030; 65% of suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2025.
- 20% reduction in business travel carbon emissions by 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Limited information and control over office space energy consumption (majority of space is leased).
- Data limitations in tracking and reporting training hours and spending.
- Potential pay inequities.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing plans to further reduce office emissions by reducing office space, leasing more energy-efficient space, and working with lessors on energy efficiency measures.
- Working to improve tracking and reporting of training for FY21.
- Completed a pay equity analysis and implemented corrective measures; utilizing pay equity analysis tools, implementing a global grading system, conducting manager training, and continuous reviews.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (being updated for FY21)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Project failure, operational and supply chain disruption
Transition Risks
- Disruption to business from environmental end markets; reduced services for fossil fuel-related projects
Opportunities
- Emergency management and national security; environmental planning and permitting for extreme weather impacts; civil works including circular economy, waste management, clean energy and natural treatment systems.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (select locations)
Third-party Assurance: Ruby Canyon Inc. (FY19 GHG emissions; final FY19 & FY20 verification report to be published in July 2021)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 9, SDG 10, SDG 11, SDG 13
PlanBeyond 2.0 strategy aligned with these SDGs; initiatives described throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Professional services in infrastructure engineering, waste and wastewater systems, sustainability and environmental consulting, and critical mission solutions.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Health & Safety
- Supply Chain Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% low-carbon electricity and carbon neutrality for operations and business travel in 2020 and 2021.
- Reduced total scope 1 direct emissions by 18% compared to FY19 (before offsets).
- Reduced total scope 2 location-based emissions by 20% compared to FY19 baseline (before green power purchases and offsets).
- Reduced scope 3 business travel emissions by 75% from FY19 to FY21.
Social Achievements
- 62% of employees actively engaged (up from 40% in FY19).
- Progress on 2025 aspirational 40:40:20 gender diversity goal.
- Contributions exceeding $6.7 million in corporate citizenship and philanthropic efforts in FY21.
- Zero employee fatalities in FY21.
Governance Achievements
- Established an Office of Global Climate Response & ESG.
- Established a dedicated Board ESG & Risk Committee.
- Introduced an internal carbon price of $50 per ton for non-billable business travel.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.
- Maintain carbon neutrality status and 100% low-carbon electricity for our operations.
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% by 2030.
- 65% of suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2025.
- Improve the mental health and wellbeing of One Million Lives by 2025.
- Expand water equity in water-stressed regions by 2025.
- Measure impact on 100% of Jacobs’ innovations to advance progress towards the SDGs by 2025.
- Engage workforce in 50,000 hours of global STEAM volunteering by 2025.
- Achieve aspirational goal of 40:40:20 gender diversity by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Limited information and control over office space energy consumption.
- Potential rebound of business travel emissions to pre-COVID-19 levels.
- Data limitations on waste disposed and water consumption in offices.
- Technological risks related to transitional climate change impacts.
- Financial risks and opportunities related to shifting geopolitics.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing plans to reduce office emissions through space reduction, leasing more energy-efficient space, and working with lessors.
- Managing business travel and employee commuting emissions in accordance with science-based targets.
- Collecting more data on water and waste disposal.
- Partnering with clients and leveraging relationships to understand evolving needs.
- Investing in people and technologies, using quantified 2050 TCFD scenarios to guide investments.
- Conducting annual and quarterly business planning to review changing geopolitical circumstances.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather, flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services; growth in climate response-related solutions.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Cameron-Cole, LLC (limited assurance for GHG emissions)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 6
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 13
PlanBeyond 2.0 sustainable business approach aligns with these SDGs; initiatives contribute to achieving their targets.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Evolve (SDG tool); Climate Risk Manager (cloud-based platform); Value Plus (internal online platform).
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Times Top 50 Employers for Women (UK)
- Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (Australia)
- HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for Veteran Recruiting
- ATD’s 2022 BEST Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Social value
- Resource constraints
- Cybersecurity
- Data and technology
- Gender equality
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% low-carbon electricity and carbon neutrality for operations and business travel in 2020. Maintained these commitments.
- 61% reduction in total value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1, Scope 2 market-based and Scope 3) to 130,232 tCO₂e, from a proforma FY19 baseline.
- Net GHG emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 and Scope 3 business travel after the application of energy attribute certificates (Scope 2 market-based) and carbon offsets for FY22 is zero.
- Received the World Environment Center’s prestigious 2023 Gold Medal Award recognizing our sustainability transformation.
Social Achievements
- Launched Collectively℠, a global giving and volunteering program, empowering employees to engage with charities.
- Supported communities affected by the war in Ukraine, the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.
- Supported organizations like Team Rubicon.
- Participated in the 15th Bridges to Prosperity bridge build in Rwanda.
- Annual Water for People campaign raised more than $230,000.
- Invested approximately $1.7 million towards the Action Plan for Advancing Justice and Equality.
- Spent $2.18 billion on diverse, minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses (approximately 34.35% of total supply chain spend).
- Launched The Butterfly Effect STEAM education and engagement program.
- Expanded parental leave in the U.S.
- Partnered with Carrot to provide free, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits.
Governance Achievements
- Issued the first-ever Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs) in February 2023.
- Commitment that 65% of suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025.
- Joined The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Contribute to the UN SDGs across all solutions by 2025.
- Achieve net zero across the value chain by 2040.
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Managing skills shortages, tighter budgets, supply chain limitations, global climate change, and complex geopolitical conditions.
- Addressing critical aging infrastructure in schools (Austin ISD).
Mitigation Strategies
- Focusing on three growth accelerators: climate response, data solutions, and consulting & advisory services.
- Investing in big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and generative design.
- Developing proprietary solutions and partnering with Palantir.
- Using digital products like Aqua DNA and Intelligent O&M.
- Majority investment in PA Consulting.
- Spin-off and combination of Critical Mission Solutions (CMS) and Cyber & Intelligence (C&I) government services businesses with Amentum.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Commitment that 65% of suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025.
- Work with diverse, minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Growth in climate response solutions (energy transition, decarbonization, adaptation & resilience, regenerative & nature-based climate solutions).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5 (Gender equality)
- SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities)
- SDG 13 (Climate action)
The Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs) are linked to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Aqua DNA
- Intelligent O&M
Awards & Recognition
- World Environment Center’s 2023 Gold Medal Award
- Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2023
- CDP’s A List for Climate 2022
- ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms (№1 for six consecutive years)
- ENR’s Top 50 Program Management Firms (№1 for three consecutive years)
- Five-star leader rating for climate & ESG impact by Environment Analyst in 2023
- Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2023
- Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award for CEO Leadership Roundtable program