Climate Change Data

Tetra Tech International Development Limited and Tetra Tech International Development BV (UK Branch)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31)

Reporting Period: 2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Modern Slavery
  • Human Trafficking
  • Ethical Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Transparency

Social Achievements

  • Implemented comprehensive due diligence processes for suppliers, including background checks and use of World Check.
  • Developed and rolled out ethical training modules for all staff covering modern slavery, conflict of interest, anti-bribery, and code of conduct.
  • Established robust internal protocols for responding to allegations of improper conduct, including modern slavery violations.
  • Reduced cash transactions and increased use of electronic fund transfers.
  • Created a dedicated webpage on responsible business practices, including the Modern Slavery Statement.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a whistleblowing policy.
  • Implemented a conflict of interest and anti-bribery policy.
  • Developed an employee code of conduct.
  • Implemented a safeguarding policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Fully integrate Coffey’s and IDB’s operations to ensure a consistent approach across all projects on compliance training, policies, and processes.
  • Develop a series of supply chain and modern slavery audits across a sample of programmes.

Environmental Challenges

  • Use of irregular workers in developing countries.
  • Risks associated with cash payments in developing countries.
  • Risk of child labor in certain operating locations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Sourcing workers through recognized systems and maintaining records of terms of engagement.
  • Increasing use of electronic payment systems.
  • Implementing elevated due diligence protocols in high-risk areas.
  • Clearly stating that no one under the minimum legal age should be employed on projects.
  • Introducing a Safeguarding Policy.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Thorough due diligence on each supplier and partner prior to contracting.
  • Strict terms and conditions in contracts requiring adherence to the Modern Slavery Act and Tetra Tech's policies.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact