Primary: Fleet decarbonisation to low/zero emission vehicles Decarbonizing all fleet vehicles is a stated commitment under the 2030 science-based net zero target. Includes improving efficiency of vehicles and investing in low or zero emissions vehicles over time.
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Anti-Human Trafficking / Modern Slavery Policy maintained AECOM maintains a Human Rights Statement and an Anti-Human Trafficking Statement/Modern Slavery Policy as part of its underlying commitment to operating ethically.
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Women in leadership and workforce targets Commitment to ensure women comprise at least 20% of senior leadership roles and at least 35% of overall workforce.
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Dependent: Supply chain carbon reduction targets Partnering with supply chain to develop their own carbon reduction targets. Working hard to reduce supply chain emissions by improving accuracy of emissions data reporting, regularly collecting supplier emissions data and target information, and collaborating with suppliers to set leading targets. Environmental sustainability and ESG embedded into procurement processes. Supply chain accounts for vast majority (~96%) of footprint.
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SDG alignment: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Reports alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals including No Poverty (1), Good Health (3), Quality Education (4), Clean Water (6), Affordable Clean Energy (7), Decent Work (8), Industry & Innovation (9), Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities (11), Responsible Consumption (12), Climate Change (13), Life Under Water (14), Life On Land (15), Peace & Strong Institutions (16).
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Nature-based offsets via own NCL-style projects AECOM commits to offsetting residual carbon by creating its own nature-based solution projects. Flagship example is the Natural Capital Laboratory (NCL) in the Scottish Highlands, established 2019, restoring 100 acres of forest and reintroducing lost species over 5 years. Framing is offset/neutralisation rather than durable engineered removals (no DAC/BECCS mentioned).
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Primary: Office energy efficiency (Fast Forward Global Guidelines) Advancing environmentally sustainable offices through Fast Forward Global Guidelines: site selection considering energy use and sourcing, high-efficiency electrical equipment including LED and motion detector lighting, solar panels, and high-efficiency HVAC units. Multiple energy efficiency initiatives launched globally to reduce facility energy consumption.
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Achieved operational net zero in FY21 AECOM achieved operational net zero (Scope 1 and 2) in fiscal 2021, with FY18 Scope 1+2 reduced by 47% via travel and real estate initiatives. Maintained via carbon credit retirement aligned with TSVCM Core Carbon Principles.
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Primary: Business travel reduction via Travel with Purpose Implemented Travel with Purpose program to cut business travel by 50%, prioritising digital tools instead of travelling and, when necessary, sustainable modes (walking, cycling, public transport, zero-emissions vehicles). Business travel emissions fell from 158,182 tCO2e in FY18 to 32,919 tCO2e in FY21.
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Primary: Office energy efficiency and real estate consolidation Right-sizing office space, improving office energy efficiency, relocating to more efficient offices. Workplace of the Future and Freedom to Grow initiatives increased flexibility enabling further real estate consolidation. Sustainability guidelines designed for future office refurbishments and re-locations.
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