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As one of the largest professional services firms in the world, we look to create a sustainable and prosperous future, where built and natural environments work in harmony. Track our progress in our latest ESG Report.

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2023 Highlights

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters lie at the core of our strategy. Here are six key elements demonstrating our solid ESG program, strong leadership and good governance.

SDG-LINKED REVENUES¹

63.4%

DECREASE IN SCOPE 1, 2 AND 3 GHG EMISSIONS²

-21%

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FILLED INTERNALLY³

76%

YOY INCREASE IN GLOBAL AVERAGE EMPLOYEE RETENTION RATE

> 1%

DOUBLE MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT

1st

GLOBAL MODERN SLAVERY REPORT

1st

What if we could create a better future for all? This question fuels WSP every day, and we believe in taking the necessary steps—big and small—for our teams, our clients and our communities to thrive in a more equitable, inclusive and net zero world.

Alexandre L’Heureux President and Chief Executive Officer WSP Global Inc.

Alexandre L’Heureux President and Chief Executive Officer WSP Global Inc.

Leading Through Impact

The projects we undertake—whether we are designing 21^st-century cities, connecting communities to critical infrastructure, decarbonizing essential industries, or protecting and restoring biodiversity—have a direct impact on progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

That’s why we have adopted the SDGs as our framework to better demonstrate, understand and measure the impact of our client work. This approach enables us to quantify our contributions and to make a tangible link between the activities of our employees and the resulting benefits to society and the environment.

Featured Projects

We help our clients make a difference in our communities by providing strategic advice, technical expertise and a passion for impactful results, in line with the SDGs.

Helsinki, Finland

The BAU scenario of Helsinki's emissions by 2050

WSP prepared an emissions scenario for the city of Helsinki to support climate management. The calculation model produces an overall estimate of the different emission measurement categories and enables region-based comparisons.

Taiwan

Ankeng Light Rail Transit

Our Future Ready approach informed universal design of the project that is inclusive of neurodiversity, disabilities, gender and the needs of aging communities.

England, UK

Restoring the ancient peat bogs of the Marches Mosses

WSP is part of an ambitious project in North Shropshire to restore 2,500 acres of lowland-raised peat bog - one of the world’s rarest habitats that prevents and mitigates the effects of climate change.

Sydney, Australia

Western Parkland City Authority Corporate Sustainability and Resilience Strategy

WSP was engaged by the Western Parkland City Authority to assist in the development of the social sustainability component of the Authority’s inaugural Corporate Sustainability and Resilience Strategy.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

WSP to Help Deliver Carbon Capture Technology in Edmonton, Alberta

Heidelberg Materials moving forward on CCUS plant for their Edmonton cement plant.

Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands

Supply chain analysis/demountable wooden office building

A new, sustainable office building was constructed on a former agricultural site in accordance with the circularity criteria of the Municipality of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht and in keeping with the wishes of Persy Control Services PLC (“PCS”). The result is a beautiful office building with an almost entirely wooden shell, with a focus on circularity and detachability.

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Utah, USA

ACES Delta I Hydrogen Production and Storage

World’s largest green hydrogen storage facility being developed in Utah with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office will help scale low-carbon energy for western states.

United Kingdom

WSP to accelerate battery-powered train development in the UK

WSP to deliver report on roll-out of battery-powered trains in the UK for Rail Safety and Standards Board

Hamilton, New Zealand

SH1/SH29 Cambridge to Piarere Intersection Upgrade

The SH1/SH29 intersection was considered one of the most dangerous intersections in New Zealand. With key safety upgrades in the works, WSP and project partners saw an opportunity to safeguard not just the community, but the land and its future.

Manhattan, New York, USA

Building Human Connections in Manhattan

Opened in June 2023, the High Line-Moynihan Connector is part of a long-standing vision to create safer, more enjoyable pedestrian access while connecting people to transit and seamlessly linking public open spaces and other community assets on Manhattan’s West Side.

La Guajira, Colombia

Colectora 500 KV Electrical Power Transmission Line

Building a sustainable future: WSP in Colombia's role in the Colectora project.

An Interview with Our Global ESG Sponsor

André-Martin Bouchard, WSP's Global ESG Sponsor, provides valuable insights into how we measure impact, our net zero progress and our role in tackling society’s biggest challenges, from preventing biodiversity loss to designing for inclusion, diversity and equity.

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Leading Through Innovation

Established seven years ago, our Future Ready® program challenges our people to advise and design for future climate, society, technology and resources as well as for today—on projects we deliver for our clients and within our own operations. Today, this forward-thinking mindset is at the heart of our innovative culture, fuelled by ingenuity, learning and excellence.

Future Ready® provides our employees with purpose, knowledge and tools, giving teams a sense of meaning in their contributions.

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How We Manage Our ESG Impacts

Central to our efforts, this document details how we identify, evaluate and manage our most significant ESG impacts.

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Select Accolades and Ratings

CORPORATE KNIGHTS’ 2024 GLOBAL 100
MOST SUSTAINABLE CORPORATIONS

DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY NORTH AMERICA INDEX

ECOVADIS SUSTAINABILITY RATING (GOLD)

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1 Annualized revenues, i.e. including 12 months of revenues from businesses acquired in 2023.
2 Compared to 2018 base year.
3 Global leadership positions include the Global Leadership Team, global corporate executives and the regional leadership teams.

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