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Sustainability and ESG, the Core of our Strategy

Whether we are delivering high-speed rail systems, designing urban infrastructure or supporting adaptation to climate change risks, we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to the challenges the future will bring.

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Approach

WSP aims to be at the forefront of the transition to a more equitable, inclusive and low-carbon world. Our 2022-24 Global Strategic Action Plan is underpinned by a firm commitment to sustainability and ESG matters, both in our own activities and in the work we undertake for our clients.

We take pride in knowing that our advisory and design services are Future Ready®, sustainable and resilient. As we strive to ensure our clients achieve their business goals, we also contribute to advancing the green transition. Our Global Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Statement defines our objectives and approach to embedding sustainability in our services and advice to clients, in our operations, and in the communities in which we work.

Our 2022 Global ESG Report
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As one of the world’s largest environmental consulting firms, we will continue to play a pivotal role in achieving a sustainable, equitable and prosperous future for our employees, clients and communities, to keep improving our organization, as much as the world we live in.
André-Martin Bouchard Global Executive Director, ESG

Climate Action

News

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05/May/2023

WSP gets a five-star rating for Climate and ESG Impact Leadership

We are proud that our Net Zero journey and ESG leadership have been recognized by Environment Analyst in a recent report. Of the 50 leading environmental sustainability firms assessed, WSP stands among the only four to receive a five-star rating. 

 
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16/December/2022

WSP Recognized With 'A' Score For Transparency On Climate Change

We are thrilled to have been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual 'A List'. 
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29/November/2022

WSP unveils its biodiversity statement and donates $700,000 to the Nature Conservancy of Canada

With its Biodiversity Statement, WSP has now a set of guiding principles aimed at enabling WSP to engage with our clients to protect, restore, and enhance ecosystems.
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26/October/2022

WSP's Net-Zero Target Approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative

In support of reaching net-zero, WSP now has approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi.
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18/October/2022

WSP Takes the Lead as Top Environmental and Sustainability Consulting Firm

Report from Environment Analyst identifies the world’s largest environmental and sustainability (E&S) consulting firms in 2022.
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01/September/2022

Double Win for WSP at Environment Analyst’s Sustainability Consulting Awards Ceremony 2022

We are thrilled to have won the following two Environment Analyst Sustainability Consulting Awards: Transformational Partnership and Sustainability M&A of the Year, in recognition of our leadership role in sustainability and resilience. 
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16/August/2022

WSP Details Climate Transition Plan

The plan presents key strategies and actions to reach the firm’s science-based targets, and become net zero across its value chain by 2040.
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16/June/2022

WSP publishes its 2021 Global ESG Report

We are pleased to announce the release of our 2021 Global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: “Positive and Bold Change Agents”.

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23/March/2022

Climate Change: WSP Publishes First TCFD Report

WSP continues to advance on its commitments as it publishes its first standalone Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, which addresses the potential impacts of climate change on our business. 
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07/February/2022

WSP Recognized as Industry Mover in Sustainability by S&P Global

WSP’s ongoing efforts in the areas of ESG (environmental, social and governance) have received fresh recognition at the global level. On February 1, the company qualified for inclusion in S&P’s Sustainability Yearbook 2022. WSP also received an Industry Mover Award.
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12/January/2022

WSP Recognized as a Leader in ESG & Sustainability Consulting by an Independent Research Firm

WSP has been recognized as a global market-leading provider of ESG and Sustainability consulting services in a new report by an Independent Research Firm.
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07/July/2021

WSP Named Most Sustainable Engineering Company by World Finance Magazine

We are delighted to report that WSP’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters has been acknowledged by World Finance Magazine as we were selected as the Most Sustainable Company in the Engineering Industry - 2021.   

Client Services

WSP’s greatest impact on sustainability is through our services and advice to clients. Now more than ever, governments, cities, and businesses face growing challenges and need to integrate ESG principles into risk management, business strategy and decision-making.

Across the world, WSP combines our advisory expertise with our technical and engineering experience to assist public and private sector organizations in transforming their sustainability and ESG strategies into action.

Our multidisciplinary teams help clients navigate a complex landscape and unlock opportunities to reduce cost, create value and mitigate risk across the value chain, ultimately building more resilient organizations that can thrive in a changing global market.

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Future Ready®

WSP’s Future Ready® mindset uniquely positions us to be the advisor of choice for our clients as they navigate transformational market trends related to climate change, society, technology and resources. We challenge our experts to see the future more clearly and to purposefully advise or design for the future as well as for today.

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Projects with Purpose

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Sustainable Development Goals

We have identified ten SDGs that WSP contributes to the most through our client work and in our own operations. In our Global ESG Report, we highlight more examples of projects and initiatives that illustrate these contributions.

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Recognitions & Ratings

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Low Risk

SUSTAINALYTICS ESG RISK RATING

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2022 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire

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Best 50

CORPORATE KNIGHTS BEST 50 CORPORATE CITIZENS, CANADA

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Platinum

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

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MSCI ESG RATINGS ASSESSMENT

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Certification Compliance Leader

Ethisphere Independent Integrity Program Assessment

 
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Bringing Positive Change to Communities

Our trusted professionals are united by the common purpose of creating positive and long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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Indigenous Relations

WSP is proud to support and strengthen the Indigenous communities we are privileged to work with around the world. In addition to delivering a wide variety of projects responsibly, we foster opportunities for training, employment, engagement and participation that enhance the future for Indigenous Peoples.

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