Climate Change Data

SHN Engineers & Geologists

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014)

Reporting Period: 2014

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:223 metric tons CO2e (estimated with work-at-home policy)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Social

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced commuting emissions by implementing a work-at-home policy for 38% of employees (estimated reduction of 19 metric tons of CO2e)

Social Achievements

  • Over half of employees are active in community service organizations.
  • 19% of licensed professional engineers and geologists are women (compared to 14% industry average).

Governance Achievements

  • Annual "state of the company" presentation to employees providing financial updates.
  • Risk management is a theme affecting all business and project decisions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water usage in all offices.
  • Investigate alternatives to reduce energy consumption.
  • Partner with universities and regulatory agencies to reduce waste.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased costs of doing business due to global climate change.
  • Aging infrastructure in the U.S. affecting consulting engineering firms.
  • California drought and water use reduction mandates.
  • High energy consumption in some offices.
  • Waste generation during sample collection and testing.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring a work-at-home policy to reduce commuting emissions.
  • Further study of water usage in all offices.
  • Investigating alternatives to reduce energy consumption.
  • Partnering with universities and regulatory agencies to reduce waste.
  • Considering purchasing carbon credits to offset commuting emissions.

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: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed