WSP — full event log

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

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

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Continued office consolidations and sustainable fit-outs (LED lighting, occupancy sensors, IT efficiency). Reduced total rentable square footage due for renewal by 13.8% in 2023 and by 33% cumulative across 2022-2023. About 17% of rentable sqft certified under at least one sustainability certification; 9% covered under green leases. Energy use intensity fell from 79.2 kBtu/ft²/yr (2018) to 63.1 kBtu/ft²/yr (2023).

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Capital goods were 6% of 2023 footprint (32,036 tCO2e), down from 46,453 tCO2e in 2022. Improved data completeness and methodology with supplier-provided data feeding into hybrid PG&S/CG calculation.

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First year receiving supplier-provided emissions data for a subset of suppliers; transitioned to hybrid methodology for estimating emissions for Purchased Goods & Services and Capital Goods using a combination of supplier-provided and spend-based emissions factors. Restated all years 2018-2022.

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WSP UK signed the Nature Positive Business Pledge in 2023. WSP is an early supporter of the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and is beginning to evaluate nature-based risks and opportunities.

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Committed to halve the carbon footprint associated with designs and advice by 2030 in six markets: UK, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand and Finland.

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Business travel was 9% of total GHG footprint in 2023 (47,048 tCO2e), increasing from 2022 as travel rebounded but still 16% below 2018. Developed Business Travel Guidelines for WSP in USA; established Uber/Lyft for Business accounts in several countries to better track emissions and encourage greener vehicle use.

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Restated 2018 base year GHG emissions to incorporate 2022 acquisitions (incl. Wood E&I), updated IPCC AR5 GWPs, supplier-provided data, improved PG&S completeness, well-to-tank for business travel. Recalculated 2018 baseline: scope 1 – 43,213; scope 2 (market-based) – 49,409; scope 3 – 548,654 tCO2e.

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WSP received an A- rating in the 2023 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire. Also placed on CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Leaderboard 2023.

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WSP in Canada joined the Canada Net-Zero Challenge, committing to develop and implement credible and effective plans to transition facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Employee commuting (incl. work-from-home) was 8% of 2023 GHG footprint (42,945 tCO2e). Continue promoting hybrid work model. Launched Public and Active Commute Contribution (PACC) program in New Zealand providing financial incentive (subsidies) for employees who use active or public transportation at least three days/week.

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WSP completed four corporate acquisitions in 2023. ESG data from these acquisitions are not fully integrated and excluded from most 2023 metrics.

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WSP in the UK was accredited to BSI's PAS2080:2016 standard for managing carbon in infrastructure in 2023, upgraded to PAS2080:2023 in March 2024.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Broadened methodology from Clean Revenues (environmental benefit projects) to SDG-Linked Revenues (any SDG-supporting projects), including healthcare/education buildings and additional low-carbon transition services. Methodology change represented ~5.9 of the 7.9 percentage point increase between 2021 and 2022.

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Developed Low-Carbon Supplier Engagement Plan in 2022 to obtain supplier-specific scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data via the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire. Became a CDP Supply Chain partner. Suppliers are required to set science-based targets and commit to 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Began implementation in 2023, prioritizing ~350 of the largest suppliers. Purchased goods and services represent 58% of total 2022 GHG emissions — by far the largest single category.

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Restated 2018 (base year), 2019, 2020 and 2021 GHG emissions to reflect emissions from 2022 acquisitions, data quality improvements and methodology changes. Recalculated base year (2018) GHG: Scope 1 – 32,846; Scope 2 (market-based) – 43,655; Scope 3 – 443,138 tCO2e.

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WSP received limited verification of GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) and renewable energy/carbon offset purchases by independent third party Apex Companies, LLC. Audit Committee charter updated December 2022 to oversee ESG internal controls.

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Reduced rentable square footage due for renewal by 42% in 2022 vs 2021; consolidated offices into agile/sustainable workplaces with Fitwel and BOMA BEST Platinum certifications. Energy use intensity decreased 21% from 2018 baseline to 19.5 kWh/ft²/year. Pursues green leases (UK target: 94% of floor space by 2025; 62% achieved end-2022).

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WSP in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and Australia have committed to halving the carbon footprint in their designs and advice by 2030. Launched Global Climate Action Network in 2022 to embed net-zero action and climate resilience in client designs/advice. Developing a framework to measure carbon associated with designs/advice. Over 1,600 employees completed Climate Solutions Accelerator Course in 2022.

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Released a Biodiversity Statement with guiding principles to protect, restore and enhance ecosystems. Will apply the mitigation hierarchy (avoid, minimize, restore, offset) and engage with TNFD and Science-based Targets for Nature frameworks.

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Signed Corporate Knights' COP27 Action Declaration on Climate Policy Engagement, committing to work with industry/trade associations to ensure greater compliance with the Paris Agreement.

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Expanding electric vehicles (EVs) in fleet operations across Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Plans to develop EV strategy in the US starting in 2023. Fleet emissions represented 6% of 2022 GHG inventory; vehicle fleet consumed 309,278 GJ of fuel in 2022.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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WSP joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum, leads ISO standard development for biodiversity net gain assessment, co-founded the UK Business & Biodiversity Forum, and signed Business for Nature's Call to Action. Active participant in UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

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WSP plans to select high-quality carbon removal credits to cover up to 10% of its total emissions footprint once decarbonisation has been maximised, in line with SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard. The firm states it will monitor the maturity of carbon removal frameworks, technologies and pricing. In 2021 WSP retired 17,843 tCO2e of carbon offsets (mix of avoidance and removals — not specified as durable removals). Several regions pursue interim carbon neutrality: USA (since 2019, scope 1/2/business travel), UK (by 2025), Sweden (by 2030).

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Client-facing emissions (advice and designs delivered to clients) are many times greater than WSP's own footprint. WSP operations in UK, Sweden, Denmark, Australia and New Zealand have committed to halve the carbon of advice and designs by 2030 — beyond what SBTi mandates. A global methodology is being developed to measure emissions and reductions associated with designs/advice, and a net zero working group is being established with clients.

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WSP announced that from 2022, achievement of certain ESG targets will be factored into a portion of global leadership's incentive-based compensation, with 100% integration of ESG criteria into global leader compensation under the 2022-2024 plan.

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WSP received an A- score on the 2021 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire (Leadership band).

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Office energy accounts for ~2/3 of Scope 1+2 emissions. WSP targets a 20% decrease in real estate cost and footprint by 2024 through office consolidation, implementation of Agile Workplace Guidelines, LED lighting and controls, green leasing principles, and continued migration to cloud-based IT. Energy use intensity fell 20% from the 2018 baseline to 19.6 kWh/ft²/year in 2021.

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Scope 3 employee commuting emissions (including work-from-home) declined 50% between 2019 and 2021 to 40,518 tCO2e. WSP continues to offer flexible and remote working options, locates offices near mass and active transportation where available, and offers amenities like bicycle storage and EV charging. Commuting surveys are being updated to better understand travel patterns and reduction opportunities.

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Apex Companies, LLC provided limited verification of WSP's 2021 Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, renewable energy and carbon offset purchases, plus the recalculated 2018 baseline. WSP intends to expand assurance scope in future years.

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Scope 3 business travel emissions fell 51% between 2019 and 2021. WSP UK introduced flight levies; WSP Sweden tightened travel policies. Initiatives include reduced travel budgets (monetary and carbon), carbon levies on air and business mileage, upper limits on rental vehicle emissions, and encouragement of remote meetings. Global travel guidelines are being updated to further support reductions.

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

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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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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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WSP tied its sustainability-linked syndicated credit facility to achieving target of over 30% of management positions held by women by 2021 (vs. 21% in 2018). Board of Directors target of 30% women adopted in Corporate Governance Guidelines (currently 37.5%).

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Business travel footprint is being evaluated for reduction opportunities as part of Scope 3 30% target. Scope 3 business travel emissions fell 64% from 2019 to 2020 (to 13,820 tCO2e), partly due to COVID. WSP intends to use lessons learned from remote-working productivity to sustain lower travel emissions long-term.

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WSP joined Business for Nature's 'Call to Action' in 2020, encouraging governments to adopt ambitious policies to reverse biodiversity loss before 2030. Coincides with start of UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

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WSP's UK region committed to halve the carbon impact of all designs and advice provided to clients by 2030 — a legally-binding commitment in the UK aligned to ICE 1.5°C trajectory.

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Purchased goods & services is WSP's largest Scope 3 category at 336,819 tCO2e (75% of Scope 3). WSP is engaging suppliers, contractors and sub-consultants on their own carbon reduction targets. Mandatory sustainability questions added to supplier onboarding questionnaire in 2020. Started integrating carbon management with key suppliers of IT equipment, office supplies, business travel, car rental and vehicle fleet to support Scope 3 reduction.

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WSP received limited third-party verification of 2020 Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions and renewable energy/offset purchases from Apex Companies, LLC. Also verified recalculated 2018 baseline.

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WSP-owned and long-term leased fleet vehicles consumed approximately 229,092 GJ of fuel in 2020. Vehicle fleet emissions are explicitly targeted under the Scope 1+2 60% by 2030 reduction commitment, alongside facility energy efficiency.

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