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Energy Intensity Recent Highlights — The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved our targets in April 2021.
— We developed a Climate Transition Plan and global renewable electricity strategy to achieve our GHG emissions reduction and renewable electricity targets.
(scope our office energy consumption and refrigerant emissions and owned/ leased vehicle fuel use.
work-from-home emissions, purchased goods and services (including upstream transportation and distribution), capital goods, fuel-and energy-related activities (transmission and distribution losses) and waste generated in operations.
In total of approximately 422,116 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) GHG emissions, across scope 1, 2 (market-based) and all relevant scope 3 emissions sources.
with approximately emissions resulting from purchased goods and services.
This was largely due to a emissions and a 50% decline in employee commuting emissions (which include employee work-from-home emissions), between 2019 and 2021. — 13% reduction in global average GHG intensity per full-time employee (FTE). — 19% reduction in net absolute GHG emissions through the purchase of 17,843 tCO2e of carbon offsets.
Apex Companies, LLC completed a limited verification of WSP’s scope 3 quantified GHG emissions as well as our 2021 renewable energy and carbon offset purchases.
The GHG emissions information reported for is verified relative to recognized protocols and standards including the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-3.
Water In 358 million litres (ML) of water for use in office kitchens and washrooms.
For sites where actual data are not available, we estimated water withdrawals in proportion to average office occupancy for all operating regions.
The COVID-pandemic continued to impact in-office activity in 2021, contributing to reduced water usage compared to previous years.
Responsible disposal of approximately waste was reported, including electronic waste, batteries and fluorescent bulbs.
Our diversion rate can vary widely year-to-year based on the number of offices able to report actual waste output information.
For waste generation in proportion to average office occupancy over the year and the globe.
Environmental Compliance WSP currently has approximately 54% of its operations globally covered by the Environmental Management System (EMS) standard ISO 14001: 2015.
Regions that are not certified employ similar practices to identify and manage environmental risks and opportunities.
We have a Global Environmental Management Committee (GEMC), which includes EMS representatives from over and meets on a quarterly basis to share best practices on environmental management.
In to develop knowledge sharing through our internal portal and conducted a global survey to better understand environmental management within each region.
As we face a collective turning point in our climate, it is imperative we continue to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
We are strengthening our resilience to climate change impacts and supporting our clients and partners to make the transition while growing our business.
We are providing strategic advice and cutting-edge expertise to support our clients in reducing their emissions, as well as tackling emissions in our value chain.
Our climate transition plan provides an overview of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, our net zero commitment and key strategies we will implement to achieve these targets as we collectively transition to a low-carbon future.
Our Targets In commitment to achieve net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040, supported by science-based GHG emissions reduction targets.
OUR TARGETS: — Reduce scope 2030 from a 2018 baseline* — Reduce upstream scope 3 emissions40 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline* — Source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 — Achieve net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040 — Commit to better understand GHG emissions associated with our designs and advice and collaborate with our clients and partners to drive emissions reductions We also set interim GHG emissions reduction targets for 2024 in line with our 2022-2024 Global Strategic Action Plan, front-loading efforts to make significant progress towards our 2030 targets as required by by climate science.
Progress towards our GHG reduction targets is measured and reported annually in our global ESG report and results receive limited assurance verification by an independent third party.
*indicates approved by SBTi emissions include purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting and workfrom-home emissions, capital goods, waste generated, and fueland energy-related activities “ We are more committed than ever before to leading the world’s green transition through proven scientific approaches, innovation and smart engineering, to create impactful solutions for a future where societies can thrive.
While WSP is proud to have set SBTs for our own climate impacts, we also recognize that SBTi and GHG Protocol guidance does not mandate our sector to cut emissions from the advice and designs we give to our clients.
How We Will Get There Since each of our global operating regions to coordinate plans and actions to collectively achieve energy and emissions reductions.
Global corporate function leaders contribute to strategies reducing emissions from our workplace fit-outs and operations, fleet selection and procurement activities.
Building on reductions achieved to date, all WSP operating regions will implement measures over the coming years to reduce emissions from our operations and supply chain, and increase our proportion of electricity from renewable sources, in support of our targets.
We developed a renewable energy strategy that outlines a hierarchy of procurement options for each region.
This is based on the maturity of the local renewable energy market, as well as available options where WSP is primarily a lessee of office space.
In general, we will first seek to procure retail renewable energy where possible, both in WSP offices which directly procure electricity and in larger offices where the landlord procures electricity.
In most other cases we will purchase verified unbundled environmental attribute certificates (EACs) through either short-term purchases or via longer-term attribute purchase agreements (APAs) to cover our electricity usage.
Once we have decreased emissions as much as possible, in order to achieve our credits to cover up to 10% of our total emissions footprint.
We are continuing to evaluate the cost impacts and benefits of these decarbonization initiatives.
Some will require investment beyond business as usual, for example cost premiums for renewable electricity, electric vehicles and lower-carbon product alternatives, as well as carbon removals to mitigate our residual impacts.
Other initiatives are likely to yield cost savings, such as reduced energy costs, reduced workplace costs by consolidating office space and lower travel costs.
These emissions are largely controlled by third parties, although We can influence our impact through supplier engagement and procurement decisions.
Some of our largest suppliers have already committed to aggressive emissions reduction targets and made strides towards achieving them.
This plan will identify strategies to: prioritize suppliers for engagement, request information on suppliers’ emissions and reduction targets, provide guidance to suppliers to set and achieve targets if not already in motion, and refine the roadmap to reach our scope targets.
We are also exploring opportunities to provide global guidance on sustainable procurement and enhance our business travel policies, to support our regions in implementing emissions reductions in these categories.
CLIENTS Supporting clients in reducing their emissions is the most significant impact we can have.
By delivering Future Ready® designs and advice to our clients, we can have an outsized impact on reducing, avoiding or mitigating their emissions, which are many times greater than WSP’s own emissions.
In addition to regional commitments to halve emissions from the designs and advice delivered to clients by we are in the process of developing a global methodology to measure emissions and reductions associated with our designs and advice.
This covers energy used to light and power National Highways’ network, travel by traffic officers and the energy used in offices and other travel.
It also includes the carbon locked up in trees and plants on roadsides. 2.
It also includes the transport of materials and emissions from construction.
roads by The largest source of emissions comes from the vehicles driving on the road network.
This will require a reduction in emissions by 2030 and up to a 90% reduction by 2040.
For most sectors, scope much greater than companies’ direct operational emissions.
WSP is helping dozens of high-profile clients and some of the largest companies on the planet to engage on, measure and reduce emissions in their value chains.
WSP is proud to have supported American Airlines in becoming the first airline in the world to have its GHG reduction target approved by SBTi.
American Airline’s science-based target is to reduce carbon intensity, which means GHG emissions per unit of passenger and cargo payload that the airline transports, by compared to a 2019 baseline.
Reducing emissions from air travel—one of the most challenging industries to decarbonize—is critical to supporting other companies in reducing their scope emissions.
and guide suppliers in setting and achieving their own climate science-aligned targets. — Embedding equity and justice considerations in supplier engagements, particularly with regard to smaller, more diverse suppliers with limited capacity to engage in emissions reductions. — Completing life cycle assessments on specific products and services to provide detailed information as an input to scope footprint calculations, or to identify the emissions variance of choosing one product over another. — Aggregating data to support resilience strategy amid increasing shocks and vulnerabilities in global supply chains.
— Between the Chilean ministries of environment and energy to develop and implement the country’s Long-Term Climate Strategy.
Our scope included a carbon market assessment to evaluate the potential to reach neutrality in the energy sector and developing an enhanced methodology for calculating GHG reductions for mitigation projects and closure of coal-fired plants.
Engaging suppliers on decarbonization — Implementing emissions reduction activities in our own operations — Engaging employees to help drive change such as in business travel — Identifying and planning for further reduction opportunities by continuing to share knowledge between regions — Refining cost estimates for target achievement.
, we know that successful projects with successful environmental outcomes are bolstered by meaningful engagement with our clients and a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including local communities.
Working together, we can protect the natural world by tackling pollution, marshalling resources, conserving endangered species and shielding vulnerable areas.
Human activities invariably exert an impact on the natural world; in addition, there is a long legacy of environmental impacts from past activities stretching back a century and more.
Amid heightened environmental awareness, growing public interest in sustainable development and more stringent laws and regulations, public and private sector organizations worldwide are committing to changing how they operate.
Our multi-disciplinary experts are passionate about studying, protecting, enhancing and restoring the natural environment while upholding responsible development principles.
Indeed, we view the natural environment as integral to addressing the biggest challenges facing society today.
Across the network of acquired companies that make up WSP today, our legacy of environmental consulting stretches back over half a century to the industry’s earliest days.
Each one of the firms we have partnered with has brought specialist expertise, contributing to WSP ultimately becoming the leading global environmental services provider.
The addition of truly global scale and unrivalled depth to our environmental and earth sciences capability, allowing us to undertake any project, anywhere in the world.
E&E delivers a broad range of earth sciences and environmental sustainability services, including due diligence, permit approvals, regulatory compliance, waste/hazardous materials management, geotechnical and mining engineering, environmental/social impact assessments, feasibility and land remediation studies.
This enables E&E teams to collaborate with other environmental colleagues across WSP, working in the transport, infrastructure, built environment, and power and energy sectors.
The main objective is to design a comprehensive solution for climate adaptation, nature restoration and stormwater management along the Harrestrup River.
Other key goals include transforming the river into a more “natural” watercourse and creating space and habitats for a greater diversity of animal and plant life, resulting in social and health benefits and enhancing the area’s recreational amenities, including hiking trails.
In addition, the work will increase the river’s hydraulic conveyance capacity, protecting nearby areas from flooding caused by heavy rain and high tides in the Kalveboderne area, and boosting the park’s capacity to store and delay storm water.
Vigerslev Park is part of the 20-year Harrestrup River Capacity Plan, Denmark’s largest joint municipal climate adaptation project Harrestrup Å, a river running through Vigerslev Park in the western suburbs of Copenhagen, is about to undergo a major transformation.
The City of Copenhagen’s Technical and Environmental Department is seeking to combine climate adaptation with biodiversity improvements and enhanced recreational value for local residents.
WESTERN MICHIGAN, USA Solar developers are improving their renewable energy facilities by incorporating sustainable land-use practices around their solar arrays, a practice known as agrivoltaics.
However, they are impractical for solar arrays, where they may chew on wires or jump on the panels.
The sheep are expected to provide a variety of benefits, including weed management, soil aeration and fertilization.
The pollinator habitats are likely to double ESS’s sustainable impact by helping to offset declines in valuable pollinator populations and biodiversity.
ES Services Company (ESS) constructed a solar array in western Michigan and was seeking alternative land-use practices.
In order to minimize fossil fuel use, alternative methods of weed control were reviewed, resulting in use of grazing animals.
Using developments, Eyre Peninsula Gateway™ is the country’s first export-oriented green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing facility.
It is also one of the world’s leading green hydrogen developments.
Ideally suited for industrial uses, green hydrogen can be stored in gas pipelines or used with fuel cells to power anything that requires electricity.
It can also be used to produce green ammonia.
As the world embraces decarbonization, the shift towards green hydrogen and green ammonia has created an opportunity for Australia to maintain its status as a major energy exporter.
WSP’s detailed environmental and planning studies provide the critical first step towards ensuring a world-class project that maximizes environmental protection.
In addition to minimizing and mitigating potential social and planning impacts, these studies will set out pathways to improve environmental and development outcomes.
ENERGY WSP collected energy consumption data from our facilities.
Energy consumption information was converted to GJ and kWh using conversion factors from EPA Climate Leaders Design Principles Appendix Reference: Thermal Energy conversions.
Where actual electricity and natural gas consumption information was unavailable, this was estimated using industry averages from the US Energy Information Administration Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), prorated by office floor area.
GHG EMISSIONS WSP relied on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, made available by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute, to develop our GHG inventory.
Reported GHG emissions include all seven greenhouse gases (COCH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3).
To convert energy consumption, fuel combustion and business travel data into GHG emissions, we used emissions factors from US EPA eGRID, International Energy Agency, Environment Canada National Inventory Report, US Environmental Protection Agency Emission Factors Hub (US EPA EF Hub) and the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
We restated our reflect emissions from acquisitions made in 2020 and data quality improvements.
WSP’s market-based emissions include the emissions reduction effect of renewable energy certificate purchases, as well as the use of residual mix factors for our European operations, to better account for the emissions intensity of those grids after accounting for green power purchased by others.
WSP’s location-based emissions are calculated using the average electricity grid factor for each region or sub-region.
WATER We collected water withdrawal information from our facilities.
Actual water consumption information was available for approximately of total office space globally.

Energy Intensity Recent Highlights — The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved our targets in April 2021.

— We developed a Climate Transition Plan and global renewable electricity strategy to achieve our GHG emissions reduction and renewable electricity targets.

(scope our office energy consumption and refrigerant emissions and owned/ leased vehicle fuel use.

work-from-home emissions, purchased goods and services (including upstream transportation and distribution), capital goods, fuel-and energy-related activities (transmission and distribution losses) and waste generated in operations.

In total of approximately 422,116 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) GHG emissions, across scope 1, 2 (market-based) and all relevant scope 3 emissions sources.

with approximately emissions resulting from purchased goods and services.

This was largely due to a emissions and a 50% decline in employee commuting emissions (which include employee work-from-home emissions), between 2019 and 2021. — 13% reduction in global average GHG intensity per full-time employee (FTE). — 19% reduction in net absolute GHG emissions through the purchase of 17,843 tCO2e of carbon offsets.

Apex Companies, LLC completed a limited verification of WSP’s scope 3 quantified GHG emissions as well as our 2021 renewable energy and carbon offset purchases.

The GHG emissions information reported for is verified relative to recognized protocols and standards including the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-3.

Water In 358 million litres (ML) of water for use in office kitchens and washrooms.

For sites where actual data are not available, we estimated water withdrawals in proportion to average office occupancy for all operating regions.

The COVID-pandemic continued to impact in-office activity in 2021, contributing to reduced water usage compared to previous years.

Responsible disposal of approximately waste was reported, including electronic waste, batteries and fluorescent bulbs.

Our diversion rate can vary widely year-to-year based on the number of offices able to report actual waste output information.

For waste generation in proportion to average office occupancy over the year and the globe.

Environmental Compliance WSP currently has approximately 54% of its operations globally covered by the Environmental Management System (EMS) standard ISO 14001: 2015.

Regions that are not certified employ similar practices to identify and manage environmental risks and opportunities.

We have a Global Environmental Management Committee (GEMC), which includes EMS representatives from over and meets on a quarterly basis to share best practices on environmental management.

In to develop knowledge sharing through our internal portal and conducted a global survey to better understand environmental management within each region.

As we face a collective turning point in our climate, it is imperative we continue to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

We are strengthening our resilience to climate change impacts and supporting our clients and partners to make the transition while growing our business.

We are providing strategic advice and cutting-edge expertise to support our clients in reducing their emissions, as well as tackling emissions in our value chain.

Our climate transition plan provides an overview of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, our net zero commitment and key strategies we will implement to achieve these targets as we collectively transition to a low-carbon future.

Our Targets In commitment to achieve net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040, supported by science-based GHG emissions reduction targets.

OUR TARGETS: — Reduce scope 2030 from a 2018 baseline* — Reduce upstream scope 3 emissions40 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline* — Source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 — Achieve net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040 — Commit to better understand GHG emissions associated with our designs and advice and collaborate with our clients and partners to drive emissions reductions We also set interim GHG emissions reduction targets for 2024 in line with our 2022-2024 Global Strategic Action Plan, front-loading efforts to make significant progress towards our 2030 targets as required by by climate science.

Progress towards our GHG reduction targets is measured and reported annually in our global ESG report and results receive limited assurance verification by an independent third party.

*indicates approved by SBTi emissions include purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting and workfrom-home emissions, capital goods, waste generated, and fueland energy-related activities “ We are more committed than ever before to leading the world’s green transition through proven scientific approaches, innovation and smart engineering, to create impactful solutions for a future where societies can thrive.

While WSP is proud to have set SBTs for our own climate impacts, we also recognize that SBTi and GHG Protocol guidance does not mandate our sector to cut emissions from the advice and designs we give to our clients.

How We Will Get There Since each of our global operating regions to coordinate plans and actions to collectively achieve energy and emissions reductions.

Global corporate function leaders contribute to strategies reducing emissions from our workplace fit-outs and operations, fleet selection and procurement activities.

Building on reductions achieved to date, all WSP operating regions will implement measures over the coming years to reduce emissions from our operations and supply chain, and increase our proportion of electricity from renewable sources, in support of our targets.

We developed a renewable energy strategy that outlines a hierarchy of procurement options for each region.

This is based on the maturity of the local renewable energy market, as well as available options where WSP is primarily a lessee of office space.

In general, we will first seek to procure retail renewable energy where possible, both in WSP offices which directly procure electricity and in larger offices where the landlord procures electricity.

In most other cases we will purchase verified unbundled environmental attribute certificates (EACs) through either short-term purchases or via longer-term attribute purchase agreements (APAs) to cover our electricity usage.

Once we have decreased emissions as much as possible, in order to achieve our credits to cover up to 10% of our total emissions footprint.

We are continuing to evaluate the cost impacts and benefits of these decarbonization initiatives.

Some will require investment beyond business as usual, for example cost premiums for renewable electricity, electric vehicles and lower-carbon product alternatives, as well as carbon removals to mitigate our residual impacts.

Other initiatives are likely to yield cost savings, such as reduced energy costs, reduced workplace costs by consolidating office space and lower travel costs.

These emissions are largely controlled by third parties, although We can influence our impact through supplier engagement and procurement decisions.

Some of our largest suppliers have already committed to aggressive emissions reduction targets and made strides towards achieving them.

This plan will identify strategies to: prioritize suppliers for engagement, request information on suppliers’ emissions and reduction targets, provide guidance to suppliers to set and achieve targets if not already in motion, and refine the roadmap to reach our scope targets.

We are also exploring opportunities to provide global guidance on sustainable procurement and enhance our business travel policies, to support our regions in implementing emissions reductions in these categories.

CLIENTS Supporting clients in reducing their emissions is the most significant impact we can have.

By delivering Future Ready® designs and advice to our clients, we can have an outsized impact on reducing, avoiding or mitigating their emissions, which are many times greater than WSP’s own emissions.

In addition to regional commitments to halve emissions from the designs and advice delivered to clients by we are in the process of developing a global methodology to measure emissions and reductions associated with our designs and advice.

This covers energy used to light and power National Highways’ network, travel by traffic officers and the energy used in offices and other travel.

It also includes the carbon locked up in trees and plants on roadsides. 2.

It also includes the transport of materials and emissions from construction.

roads by The largest source of emissions comes from the vehicles driving on the road network.

This will require a reduction in emissions by 2030 and up to a 90% reduction by 2040.

For most sectors, scope much greater than companies’ direct operational emissions.

WSP is helping dozens of high-profile clients and some of the largest companies on the planet to engage on, measure and reduce emissions in their value chains.

WSP is proud to have supported American Airlines in becoming the first airline in the world to have its GHG reduction target approved by SBTi.

American Airline’s science-based target is to reduce carbon intensity, which means GHG emissions per unit of passenger and cargo payload that the airline transports, by compared to a 2019 baseline.

Reducing emissions from air travel—one of the most challenging industries to decarbonize—is critical to supporting other companies in reducing their scope emissions.

and guide suppliers in setting and achieving their own climate science-aligned targets. — Embedding equity and justice considerations in supplier engagements, particularly with regard to smaller, more diverse suppliers with limited capacity to engage in emissions reductions. — Completing life cycle assessments on specific products and services to provide detailed information as an input to scope footprint calculations, or to identify the emissions variance of choosing one product over another. — Aggregating data to support resilience strategy amid increasing shocks and vulnerabilities in global supply chains.

— Between the Chilean ministries of environment and energy to develop and implement the country’s Long-Term Climate Strategy.

Our scope included a carbon market assessment to evaluate the potential to reach neutrality in the energy sector and developing an enhanced methodology for calculating GHG reductions for mitigation projects and closure of coal-fired plants.

Engaging suppliers on decarbonization — Implementing emissions reduction activities in our own operations — Engaging employees to help drive change such as in business travel — Identifying and planning for further reduction opportunities by continuing to share knowledge between regions — Refining cost estimates for target achievement.

, we know that successful projects with successful environmental outcomes are bolstered by meaningful engagement with our clients and a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including local communities.

Working together, we can protect the natural world by tackling pollution, marshalling resources, conserving endangered species and shielding vulnerable areas.

Human activities invariably exert an impact on the natural world; in addition, there is a long legacy of environmental impacts from past activities stretching back a century and more.

Amid heightened environmental awareness, growing public interest in sustainable development and more stringent laws and regulations, public and private sector organizations worldwide are committing to changing how they operate.

Our multi-disciplinary experts are passionate about studying, protecting, enhancing and restoring the natural environment while upholding responsible development principles.

Indeed, we view the natural environment as integral to addressing the biggest challenges facing society today.

Across the network of acquired companies that make up WSP today, our legacy of environmental consulting stretches back over half a century to the industry’s earliest days.

Each one of the firms we have partnered with has brought specialist expertise, contributing to WSP ultimately becoming the leading global environmental services provider.

The addition of truly global scale and unrivalled depth to our environmental and earth sciences capability, allowing us to undertake any project, anywhere in the world.

E&E delivers a broad range of earth sciences and environmental sustainability services, including due diligence, permit approvals, regulatory compliance, waste/hazardous materials management, geotechnical and mining engineering, environmental/social impact assessments, feasibility and land remediation studies.

This enables E&E teams to collaborate with other environmental colleagues across WSP, working in the transport, infrastructure, built environment, and power and energy sectors.

The main objective is to design a comprehensive solution for climate adaptation, nature restoration and stormwater management along the Harrestrup River.

Other key goals include transforming the river into a more “natural” watercourse and creating space and habitats for a greater diversity of animal and plant life, resulting in social and health benefits and enhancing the area’s recreational amenities, including hiking trails.

In addition, the work will increase the river’s hydraulic conveyance capacity, protecting nearby areas from flooding caused by heavy rain and high tides in the Kalveboderne area, and boosting the park’s capacity to store and delay storm water.

Vigerslev Park is part of the 20-year Harrestrup River Capacity Plan, Denmark’s largest joint municipal climate adaptation project Harrestrup Å, a river running through Vigerslev Park in the western suburbs of Copenhagen, is about to undergo a major transformation.

The City of Copenhagen’s Technical and Environmental Department is seeking to combine climate adaptation with biodiversity improvements and enhanced recreational value for local residents.

WESTERN MICHIGAN, USA Solar developers are improving their renewable energy facilities by incorporating sustainable land-use practices around their solar arrays, a practice known as agrivoltaics.

However, they are impractical for solar arrays, where they may chew on wires or jump on the panels.

The sheep are expected to provide a variety of benefits, including weed management, soil aeration and fertilization.

The pollinator habitats are likely to double ESS’s sustainable impact by helping to offset declines in valuable pollinator populations and biodiversity.

ES Services Company (ESS) constructed a solar array in western Michigan and was seeking alternative land-use practices.

In order to minimize fossil fuel use, alternative methods of weed control were reviewed, resulting in use of grazing animals.

Using developments, Eyre Peninsula Gateway™ is the country’s first export-oriented green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing facility.

It is also one of the world’s leading green hydrogen developments.

Ideally suited for industrial uses, green hydrogen can be stored in gas pipelines or used with fuel cells to power anything that requires electricity.

It can also be used to produce green ammonia.

As the world embraces decarbonization, the shift towards green hydrogen and green ammonia has created an opportunity for Australia to maintain its status as a major energy exporter.

WSP’s detailed environmental and planning studies provide the critical first step towards ensuring a world-class project that maximizes environmental protection.

In addition to minimizing and mitigating potential social and planning impacts, these studies will set out pathways to improve environmental and development outcomes.

ENERGY WSP collected energy consumption data from our facilities.

Energy consumption information was converted to GJ and kWh using conversion factors from EPA Climate Leaders Design Principles Appendix Reference: Thermal Energy conversions.

Where actual electricity and natural gas consumption information was unavailable, this was estimated using industry averages from the US Energy Information Administration Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), prorated by office floor area.

GHG EMISSIONS WSP relied on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, made available by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute, to develop our GHG inventory.

Reported GHG emissions include all seven greenhouse gases (COCH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3).

To convert energy consumption, fuel combustion and business travel data into GHG emissions, we used emissions factors from US EPA eGRID, International Energy Agency, Environment Canada National Inventory Report, US Environmental Protection Agency Emission Factors Hub (US EPA EF Hub) and the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

We restated our reflect emissions from acquisitions made in 2020 and data quality improvements.

WSP’s market-based emissions include the emissions reduction effect of renewable energy certificate purchases, as well as the use of residual mix factors for our European operations, to better account for the emissions intensity of those grids after accounting for green power purchased by others.

WSP’s location-based emissions are calculated using the average electricity grid factor for each region or sub-region.

WATER We collected water withdrawal information from our facilities.

Actual water consumption information was available for approximately of total office space globally.