Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,007 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:11,007 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,519 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:561 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:14,136 MWh/year
Carbon Intensity:25.10 MT CO2e/$M Revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Launched a program to recycle concrete and reinforcing bar test specimen waste in California, achieving 100% recycling of this waste (20% of all lab materials).
Social Achievements
- Signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge.
- Appointed a Chief Diversity Officer.
- Established seven employee resource groups (ERGs).
- Achieved 100% employee participation in unconscious bias training.
Governance Achievements
- Established the ESG Executive Steering Committee.
- Formed the Nominating, Corporate Governance, and Sustainability Board Committee.
- Implemented an anonymous whistleblower hotline.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Transition 50% of fleet to hybrid or electric models by 2030.
- Complete 50,000 projects contributing to safe and resilient infrastructure by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (implied, not explicitly stated)
- Managing climate-related impacts on operations and client projects.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
- Setting long-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% and transition 50% of the fleet to hybrid or electric models by 2030.
- Implementing programs and processes for continuous improvement.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Company-wide office supply program with approximately 45% green supplies; goal to increase to 60% in 2022.
- Working with suppliers to meet 2030 fleet electrification targets.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased severity of extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased stakeholder concern
- Mandates on and regulation of existing products and services
Opportunities
- Use of more efficient modes of transport
- Development of climate adaptation and insurance risk solutions
- Shift in consumer preferences
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Atlas’ 2030 targets were guided by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Awards & Recognition
- #9 in Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 10 Environmental Management Firms
- Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality (GPTQ) award