MONTREAL, March 16,
2022 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC), a fully
integrated professional services and project management company
with offices around the world, is furthering its efforts to
achieving net zero by committing to the Science Based Targets
Initiative (SBTi). The SBTi drives ambitious climate action with
over 2,000 companies globally, to set science-based emissions
reduction targets in line with the targets for the Paris Agreement.
"Our commitment to net zero emissions by 2030 is a critical
component of our purpose: to engineer a better future for our
planet and its people," said Ian L.
Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer, SNC-Lavalin.
"Committing to the Science Based Targets Initiative is a
continuation of our various initiatives to achieve carbon
neutrality. In addition to our own efforts, SNC-Lavalin makes an
impact combatting climate change far beyond our own company by
assisting clients with a range of net zero solutions, including the
energy grid and the decarbonization of infrastructure.''
The Science Based Targets Initiative was launched to support
efforts in limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The SBTi is a
partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World
Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature.
"SNC-Lavalin continues to illustrate that by transparently
setting emissions reduction targets in line with what climate
science says is necessary, we recognize the crucial role business
can and must play to minimize the risk climate change poses to the
future of the planet," said Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG and Integrity
Officer, SNC-Lavalin. "Our commitment to net zero is about doing
the right thing for the communities we are a part of. Setting,
measuring, and disclosing science-based targets are among the most
effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and future-proof
our planet from the most severe impacts of climate change."
SNC-Lavalin's ongoing commitment to decarbonization
As part of its existing climate commitments, SNC-Lavalin has
already taken significant steps in its sustainability initiatives.
As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, SNC-Lavalin
has pledged to reach carbon net zero by 2030. Action taken by
SNC-Lavalin in support of this target includes:
- leveraging a go-forward flexible remote work policy for many
employees to reduce commuting and optimize the Company's real
estate portfolio, reducing the carbon footprint of buildings and
facilities,
- adopting virtual collaboration tools to reduce business travel
post-pandemic, and
- focusing on delivering client projects that advance net zero
targets- including decarbonized infrastructure, buildings, and
energy grid solutions.
In 2021, SNC-Lavalin joined the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Race to Zero global
campaign and has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment.
At the same time, SNC-Lavalin signed The Climate Pledge, a
commitment to achieve the Paris Agreement 10 years early.
Last year, SNC-Lavalin launched its Vision for Engineering a
Sustainable Society with enhanced Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) targets, including a Routemap to achieving net
zero carbon emissions by 2030. SNC-Lavalin's progress to net zero
carbon emissions is outlined in its CDP reports. For more
information visit the Engineering Net Zero website.
Advancing net zero projects around the world is a key objective
for SNC-Lavalin. The Company's Engineering Net Zero blueprint aims
to steer SNC-Lavalin's approach in every plan, and every project
undertaken. At the core of Engineering Net Zero is a guiding
principle to help clients reduce their carbon emissions, manage
climate risk, and build climate resilience. SNC-Lavalin has
published two Engineering Net Zero reports, which examine the
blueprint to achieve net zero carbon targets by 2050:
Engineering Net Zero Technical Report (Canada)
Engineering Net Zero Summary Report (UK)
In support of its Engineering Net Zero approach, in 2022,
SNC-Lavalin launched DecarbonomicsTM, a data-driven
solution to decarbonize the built environment (which contributes
around 40% of global carbon emissions) in a cost-effective way, and
to accelerate the global journey to net zero.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911,
SNC-Lavalin is a fully integrated professional services and project
management company with offices around the world dedicated to
engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We
create sustainable solutions that connect people, technology and
data to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects. We
deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver
unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset
including consulting, advisory & environmental services,
intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering,
procurement, project & construction management, operations
& maintenance, decommissioning and capital. – and delivered to
clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services,
Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and
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