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WSP — in detail

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Data by year· every metric + key events per year

Each year shows the firm's reported metrics on the left and the most material events on the right. Up to 10 events per year; the full event log is one click further.

2025

P&L highlights (USD)

Revenue	18.3B
Cost of revenue	(15.2B)
Gross profit	3B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(1.3B)
Operating income	1.8B
Net income	964.3M

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	1.6B
Total assets	20.8B
Total debt	5B
Cash & equivalents	1.6B
Minority interest	-500,000

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	32.5B
Shares outstanding	130.7M

2024

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	72,800people
Revenue	16.2B
Cost of revenue	(13.6B)
Gross profit	2.6B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(1.2B)
Operating income	1.4B
Net income	681.4M

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	1.6B
Total assets	20.2B
Total debt	4.9B
Cash & equivalents	623.5M
Minority interest	0

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	31.9B
Shares outstanding	126.1M

2023

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	40,097
Scope 2 (market-based)	13,750
Scope 3	451,575
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	313,075
Cat 2 · Capital goods	32,036
Cat 3 · Fuel + energy	15,856
Cat 5 · Waste in operations	616
Cat 6 · Business travel	47,048
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	42,945
Gross carbon footprint	505,422
Offsets retired	-0
Net carbon footprint	505,422

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	94.8M
Total energy	168.8M
Renewable energy	(77.5M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	91.3M
Renewable electricity %	82%

Nature

waste generated t	1,505tonnes
waste recycled t	355tonnes
waste landfill t	1,064tonnes
waste hazardous t	0tonnes
water withdrawal m3	297,325m³

Social

workforce management female pct	26%
h s total recordable injury rate	0per 200000 hours
workforce board female pct	38%
h s fatalities	0count
employee turnover pct	20%
training hours per employee	26hours
community investment amount	2.5MCAD
workforce female pct	34%
h s lost time injury rate	0per 200000 hours

Governance

audit assurance climate levelⓘ	1level
board diversity pct	38%
esg linked executive pay yn	1yes/no

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	63,676people
Revenue	14.4B
Cost of revenue	(12.3B)
Gross profit	2.2B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(980.4M)
Operating income	1.2B
Net income	550M

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	1.3B
Total assets	15.6B
Total debt	3.5B
Cash & equivalents	378M
Minority interest	4.5M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	23.1B
Shares outstanding	124.6M

Events 2023· 22

82% renewable electricity via RECs, PPAs and green tariffs

In 2023 WSP procured approximately 77,527 MWh of renewable electricity, representing approximately 82% of total electricity consumption, up from 29% in 2022 and 18% in 2021. Procured RECs to cover 100% of office electricity in Canada and established a green tariff contract for offices in New Zealand. Target: 50% renewable electricity by 2024 and 100% by 2030.

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Primary: Fleet vehicle decarbonisation

Fleet (including vehicle refrigerants) is 6% of GHG footprint. Replacing older vehicles with more efficient models as they become obsolete. Fleet decarbonisation plans delayed in order to first right-size the fleet, particularly given fleets acquired through corporate acquisitions.

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40% absolute Scope 1+2 reduction by 2024 (60% by 2030) vs 2018 baseline

WSP targets 40% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2024 from a 2018 base year (60% by 2030), and 15% reduction in scope 3 by 2024 (30% by 2030). Achieved 42% reduction in scope 1+2 and 18% in scope 3 by 2023.

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Limited assurance on GHG emissions by Apex Companies

Apex Companies, LLC completed an independent limited verification of WSP's 2023 scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and 2023 renewable energy purchases, verified relative to GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-3.

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First Global Modern Slavery Report

WSP prepared its first Global Modern Slavery Report (published April 2024). Updated Global Human Rights Policy. Joined UN Global Compact Canada Business & Human Rights Accelerator Program.

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No removals; offsets retired to zero in 2023

WSP did not use any carbon offsets in 2023 (down from 25,623 tCO2e in 2022 and 23,576 tCO2e in 2021). The Corporation's net zero strategy focuses on direct emissions reductions and supplier engagement rather than offsets/removals. Carbon credits may be purchased in future if needed to offset residual emissions; no specific durable removal program (DAC, BECCS, biochar) disclosed.

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Dependent: Supplier engagement for Scope 3 (Purchased Goods & Services)

PG&S is 62% of 2023 emissions and the largest Scope 3 category. In 2023 launched Low-Carbon Supplier Engagement Plan, invited ~350 key suppliers to respond to CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, held four training webinars on GHG calculation and science-based targets, and started incorporating GHG disclosure and reduction requirements into supplier contracts and the Business Partner Code. Supports the CDP Science-Based Targets Campaign asking 2,100 high-emitting companies to align with 1.5°C.

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100% renewable electricity by 2030 (50% by 2024)

Source 50% renewable electricity by 2024 (100% by 2030). In 2023 reached 82% renewable electricity.

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Aligned to UN SDGs (especially 9, 11, plus 6, 13, 15)

Reports alignment with multiple UN SDGs. Over 50% of SDG-Linked Revenues support SDGs 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Also reports work supporting SDGs 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15. 63.4% of 2023 annualized gross revenues are SDG-Linked.

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Water withdrawal methodology shifted to intensity-based estimation

Revised water withdrawal methodology to use an intensity-based approach for all offices beginning in 2023, given limited landlord data.

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2022

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	34,665
Scope 2 (market-based)	16,869
Scope 3	334,918
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	223,989
Cat 2 · Capital goods	28,988
Cat 3 · Fuel + energy	11,874
Cat 5 · Waste in operations	1,351
Cat 6 · Business travel	26,464
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	42,251
Gross carbon footprint	386,452
Offsets retired	(25,623)
Net carbon footprint	360,829

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	95.1M
Fuel (stationary + mobile)	56.4M
Heat / steam	12.2M
Total energy	163.7M
Renewable energy	(32.3M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	131.4M
Renewable electricity %	34%

Nature

water withdrawal m3	316,676m³
waste generated t	2,406tonnes
waste recycled t	330tonnes
waste landfill t	1,880tonnes
waste hazardous t	8tonnes

Social

workforce female pct	33%
h s lost time injury rate	0per 200000 hours
workforce management female pct	27%
h s total recordable injury rate	0per 200000 hours
workforce board female pct	38%
employee turnover pct	16%
h s fatalities	0count
training hours per employee	22hours
ethnicity minority pct	23%
community investment amount	3.9MCAD

Governance

board diversity pct	38%
esg linked executive pay yn	1boolean
audit assurance climate levelⓘ	1scale_0_2

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	63,498people
Revenue	11.9B
Cost of revenue	(10.2B)
Gross profit	1.7B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(794M)
Operating income	906.8M
Net income	431.8M

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	1.4B
Total assets	14.8B
Total debt	3.2B
Cash & equivalents	495.6M
Minority interest	3.1M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	18.9B
Shares outstanding	120.4M

Events 2022· 19

Aligned with 10 UN SDGs

WSP reports SDG-Linked Revenues aligned with 10 SDGs: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. In 2022, ~59.3% of total annualized gross revenues was earned from SDG-linked services.

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SBTi approves net zero by 2040 target

In 2022, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved WSP's net zero GHG emissions reduction target — committing to net zero across value chain by 2040 from 2018 base year, with near-term targets of 60% reduction in scope 1+2 (market-based) and 30% reduction in scope 3 by 2030.

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CDP A List 2022

WSP joined the 'A List' for the 2022 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire for the very first time.

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100% renewable electricity by 2030 target

Targets: 50% renewable electricity by 2024, 100% by 2030. In 2022, ~34% of total electricity consumption was renewable (32,270 MWh).

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Primary: Business travel reduction via carbon levy

Expanded UK business travel carbon levy program to apply to all ground transportation in 2022. Developed business travel budget and dashboard in Australia. Finalized a new global business travel platform contract that will provide GHG emissions data for air and rail travel. Business travel represented 7% of 2022 GHG emissions (26,464 tCO2e).

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Acquired Wood Environment & Infrastructure (E&I)

Acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business brought 6,000 environmental consultants to WSP, expanding water, environmental restoration and climate change advisory capabilities. Also completed acquisitions of Climate Finance Advisors, Greencap Holdings, and BG Consulting Engineers in 2022.

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Carbon offsets retired (~25,623 tCO2e in 2022); no durable removals disclosed

WSP retired approximately 25,623 tCO2e of carbon offsets in 2022 (up from 23,576 in 2021). The Climate Transition Plan emphasizes purchasing 'sufficient credible carbon credits and renewable energy certificates to offset or further reduce GHG emissions, if and when required'. The firm does not distinguish removals from avoidance offsets and does not disclose use of DAC, BECCS or other durable removal technologies — offsets are positioned as a final step after operational reductions.

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100% renewable electricity by 2030 via green tariffs and RECs

WSP committed to source 50% renewable electricity by 2024 and 100% by 2030. In 2022, offices purchased approximately 32,270 MWh of renewable electricity (~34% of total electricity consumption). Expanded green tariff/REC purchasing in Canada and Norway in 2022. Suppliers are also encouraged to commit to using 100% renewable electricity by 2030 as part of the Low-Carbon Supplier Engagement Plan.

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Primary: Employee commuting and hybrid work

Issued first global employee commuting survey in 2022 to estimate emissions and understand remote work preferences. Established hybrid work guidelines in multiple subregions. Employee commuting (including WFH) represented 11% of 2022 GHG emissions (42,251 tCO2e).

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First global employee commuting survey

Conducted first global employee commuting survey in 2022 and recalculated employee commuting and work-from-home emissions for all years back to 2018 using updated methodology.

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2021

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	23,969
Scope 2 (market-based)	16,303
Scope 3	381,844
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	298,978
Cat 2 · Capital goods	17,928
Cat 3 · Fuel + energy	5,641
Cat 5 · Waste in operations	1,188
Cat 6 · Business travel	17,591
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	40,518
Gross carbon footprint	422,116
Offsets retired	(17,843)
Net carbon footprint	404,273

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	75.6M
Total energy	128.5M
Renewable energy	(25.5M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	103M
Renewable electricity %	34%

Nature

waste hazardous t	12tonnes
water withdrawal m3	358,260m³
waste generated t	2,424tonnes
waste recycled t	429tonnes
waste landfill t	1,473tonnes

Social

training hours per employee	20hours
workforce female pct	33%
h s total recordable injury rate	0per 200000 hours
workforce management female pct	23%
workforce board female pct	38%
h s fatalities	0count
employee turnover pct	17%
h s lost time injury rate	0per 200000 hours
community investment amount	2.4MCAD

Governance

audit assurance climate levelⓘ	1level
esg linked executive pay yn	0boolean

Circularity

circular revenue pct

52%

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	53,508people
Revenue	10.3B
Cost of revenue	(8.8B)
Gross profit	1.5B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(745.8M)
Operating income	754.1M
Net income	473.6M

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	1.2B
Total assets	11.3B
Total debt	2B
Cash & equivalents	927.4M
Minority interest	700,000

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	21.4B
Shares outstanding	116.5M

Events 2021· 19

Halve carbon footprint of designs and advice by 2030

Five operating regions (UK, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand) committed to halve the carbon footprint of WSP's designs and advice by 2030 — addressing client-facing scope of influence beyond own value chain.

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SBTi-approved 1.5°C-aligned GHG reduction targets

In April 2021, WSP's GHG emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the 1.5°C goal: reduce Scope 1 & 2 (market-based) 60% by 2030 and Scope 3 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline; source 100% renewable electricity by 2030; achieve net zero across value chain by 2040.

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Restated 2018-2020 emissions baseline

WSP restated 2018 (baseline), 2019 and 2020 GHG emissions to reflect 2020 acquisitions and data quality improvements. Recalculated 2018 base year emissions: Scope 1 – 30,723 tCO2e; Scope 2 (market) – 35,050 tCO2e; Scope 3 – 432,552 tCO2e.

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Created Global Director, Inclusion & Diversity role

Jane Grant appointed as Global Director, Inclusion & Diversity, reporting to Global Chief HR Officer. Refreshed 2022-2024 Global I&D Strategy with 5% year-over-year increase target for women and underrepresented groups in management/senior leadership.

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Primary: Fleet electrification (~1/3 of Scope 1+2)

Fleet vehicles represent ~1/3 of Scope 1 and 2 emissions. WSP plans to replace fleet vehicles with electric or hybrid-electric models at end-of-life or sooner in approximately half of its global regions. Feasibility assessment for additional fleet conversion to low-emission vehicles is underway.

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Acquisition of Golder ($1.5B)

WSP completed the $1.5 billion acquisition of Golder in April 2021, adding 7,000 environmental professionals and doubling Earth & Environment division to 14,000. Significantly expanded ESG/environmental consulting capability and contributed to higher Clean Revenues (~51.5%). Drove changes in workforce, emissions footprint and revenue mix.

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Aligned with 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals

WSP identified 10 SDGs it contributes to most through client work and operations: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Industry/Innovation/Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), 15 (Life on Land).

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100% renewable electricity by 2030 via PPAs, EACs and on-site

WSP committed to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030, with a 50% interim target by 2024. In 2021, approximately 34% of total electricity consumption (~25,493 MWh) was renewable. The procurement strategy follows a hierarchy: first retail renewable electricity, then verified unbundled Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs/RECs/GoOs) via short-term purchases or longer-term Attribute Purchase Agreements (APAs), with on-site renewables considered where feasible. In Australia, five offices switched to 100% renewable electricity in 2021.

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Dependent: Supplier engagement on purchased goods & services (~73% of Scope 3)

Purchased goods and services represent ~73% of WSP's Scope 3 emissions (298,978 tCO2e in 2021). WSP is developing a supplier engagement plan to prioritise suppliers, request emissions data and reduction targets, and guide suppliers in setting science-based targets. Global sustainable procurement guidance is being developed; UK rolled out a sustainable procurement program aligned to ISO 20400 in 2021.

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Net zero by 2040 across value chain

WSP pledged to reach net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, supported by science-based targets. Plans to use carbon removals for up to 10% of residual emissions.

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2020

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	24,738
Scope 2 (market-based)	17,514
Scope 3	451,161
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	336,819
Cat 2 · Capital goods	16,736
Cat 3 · Fuel + energy	10,471
Cat 5 · Waste in operations	1,021
Cat 6 · Business travel	13,820
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	72,295
Gross carbon footprint	493,413
Offsets retired	(12,897)
Net carbon footprint	480,516

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	79.6M
Fuel (stationary + mobile)	38.5M
Heat / steam	12.4M
Total energy	130.7M
Renewable energy	(27.5M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	103.2M
Renewable electricity %	35%

Nature

waste recycled t	404tonnes
waste hazardous t	10tonnes
water withdrawal m3	242,664m³
waste generated t	1,860tonnes
waste landfill t	1,407tonnes

Social

training hours per employee	18hours
employee turnover pct	10%
workforce female pct	31%
h s fatalities	0count
workforce management female pct	21%
workforce board female pct	38%
h s lost time injury rate	0per 100000 hours
h s total recordable injury rate	0per 100000 hours
community investment amount	1.7MCAD

Governance

esg linked executive pay yn	1boolean
audit assurance climate levelⓘ	1scale 0-2

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	44,754people
Revenue	8.8B
Cost of revenue	(7.6B)
Gross profit	1.2B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(606.1M)
Operating income	554.9M
Net income	276M

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	1.2B
Total assets	8.8B
Total debt	807.3M
Cash & equivalents	437.1M
Minority interest	1M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	13.3B
Shares outstanding	110M

Events 2020· 17

Carbon offsets purchased; no explicit durable removals strategy

In 2020 WSP purchased 12,897 tCO2e of carbon offsets to reduce net absolute GHG emissions by 11% year-over-year. The report does not distinguish removals (DAC/BECCS/biochar) from avoidance offsets; offsets are used alongside science-based reductions rather than as the primary lever. Rachel Skinner (ICE president, WSP UK) notes a wide range of nature-based solutions in tandem with carbon capture technologies will become essential for demonstrating net zero credentials.

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SBTi-validated net zero by 2040 commitment

WSP committed in December 2020 to set science-based targets. Targets approved by SBTi in early 2021 and announced April 2021: 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1+2 market-based emissions by 2030 from 2018 baseline; 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030; net zero across value chain by 2040; 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Aligned with 1.5°C Paris Agreement.

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Acquisition of Golder

Acquisition of Golder, a globally respected earth sciences and environmental consulting firm with 60-year heritage, announced December 2020 and closed April 7, 2021. Doubles WSP's environmental contingent to 14,000 experts including 300+ climate change experts. Will substantially increase Earth & Environment net revenues from 2021.

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100% renewable electricity by 2030 via RECs and PPAs

WSP committed to source 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030. In 2020 offices purchased approximately 27,529 MWh of renewable electricity (≈99,103 GJ), representing about 35% of total electricity consumption, mostly procured via renewable energy certificates (RECs). Combined with residual mix factors for European operations to better account for grid emissions intensity.

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Dependent: Reduce embodied carbon in client projects (Future Ready)

WSP's Future Ready® program drives carbon-conscious design across all client projects. UK region committed to halve carbon impact of designs and advice by 2030. Carbon Zero Appraisal Framework lets project teams quickly assess lifecycle carbon emissions and select lower-carbon options (e.g. Leeds Public Transport Infrastructure Program estimated to remove 23,000 tCO2e over 60 years). Joined SteelZero initiative in UK to drive demand for net zero steel.

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Expanded Scope 3 reporting to all relevant categories

In 2020, WSP began calculating additional Scope 3 emissions categories including purchased goods & services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and employee commuting (now including work-from-home). Restated 2018 and 2019 GHG emissions to include all relevant Scope 3 categories and reflect emissions from 2019 acquisitions.

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Restated 2018 baseline GHG inventory

WSP restated 2018 and 2019 GHG emissions to include all relevant Scope 3 categories and reflect emissions from acquisitions made in 2019. Restated 2018 baseline verified by Apex Companies, LLC to ensure target tracking integrity.

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CDP A- 2020 Climate Change

WSP received an A- score on the 2020 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire (Leadership band).

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Primary: Office energy efficiency and building electrification

Energy efficiency of global facilities and vehicle fleet emissions are core to Scope 1+2 60% reduction target. Global Workplace Guidelines mandate LED lighting with motion detectors, low-flow fixtures, low-VOC paint, zoned HVAC. 20 offices certified to LEED or BREEAM (19% of portfolio square footage). 2020 office EUI was 18.6 kWh/ft²/year, a 23% reduction vs 2018 baseline.

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Reports alignment with 10 UN SDGs

WSP has identified ten UN Sustainable Development Goals it contributes most to: SDGs 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), 15 (Life on Land). Reports 43% of 2020 global revenues classed as 'Clean Revenue'.

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