WSP Ranks Sixth Among the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
June 28 2023 - 5:00PM
WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) announces
that it has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate
Citizens by Corporate Knights for the third consecutive year. This
achievement highlights top scores in environmental metrics,
sustainable investment, and diversity.
“This recognition is a testament to the
dedication and collective efforts of our teams who continuously
strive to make a positive impact on society and the environment. We
are proud of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
commitments and performance, and grateful for this acknowledgment,”
said Alexandre L’Heureux, President and CEO of WSP. “We take great
pride in being ranked once again among the Best 50 Corporate
Citizens in Canada, and this accolade fuels our motivation to
continue pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations. It serves
as a powerful reminder that our purpose-driven approach and
practices make a real difference.”
WSP’s recent ESG achievements include:
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Sustainable Investment: WSP completed several
acquisitions in 2022 and 2023 which ramped up its environmental
business capacity and expanded its renewable energy, water, and
ESG-related services offerings, including Wood’s Environment &
Infrastructure business; Climate Finance Advisors; Greencap
Holdings and BG Consulting Engineers.
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Sustainable Revenues: Approximately 59.3% of WSP’s
2022 annualized gross revenues were derived from services aligned
with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which is
ahead of its 2022-2024 Global Strategic Action Plan objective.
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Linking Leader Compensation to ESG performance:
Since 2022, a portion of WSP’s global and regional leaders’
variable compensation has been linked to ESG factors such as
SDG-Linked Revenues, employee engagement, inclusion and diversity,
health and safety, and ethics and compliance.
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Climate Goals: WSP has committed to achieving net
zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. To
support its ongoing efforts, WSP has had its near- and long-term
science-based emissions reduction targets approved by the
Science-Based Targets initiative. In 2022, WSP made progress
towards its goals by reducing its total scope 1, scope 2
(market-based) and scope 3 GHG emissions by 26%, compared to its
2018 base year.
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Diversity: As of March 2023, women represent more
than 30% of WSP’s Board of Directors. In addition, 27% of WSP’s
Global Leadership Team are women and 9% are members of ethnic
minorities.
For more information on WSP’s commitment to a
sustainable future, see our 2022 Global ESG Report, entitled
Purposeful Impact.
ABOUT CORPORATE KNIGHTSCorporate Knights Inc.
is an independent media and research B Corp. Its media division
publishes the award-winning sustainable-economy magazine Corporate
Knights, circulated in The Globe and Mail, The Washington Post, and
The Wall Street Journal. Its research division produces
sustainability rankings, research reports, and financial product
ratings based on corporate sustainability performance. Learn more
at corporateknights.com.
ABOUT WSPAs one of the largest professional
services firms in the world, WSP exists to future-proof our cities
and our environment. It provides strategic advisory, engineering,
and design services to clients seeking sustainable solutions in the
transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy,
water, and mining sectors. Its 67,000 trusted professionals are
united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting
impacts on the communities it serves through a culture of
innovation, integrity, and inclusion. In 2022, WSP reported $11.9 B
(CAD) in revenue. The Corporation’s shares are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP).
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT:Alain MichaudChief Financial OfficerWSP Global
Inc.Phone: 438-843-7317alain.michaud@wsp.com
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