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Our ability to address the two greatest challenges of our time—climate change and biodiversity loss—depends on fundamentally rethinking how we design and construct infrastructure. In 2023, FIDIC - International Federation of Consulting Engineers, World Wildlife Fund and AECOM developed an award-winning ‘living playbook’ to advance global recognition of nature-positive infrastructure approaches. This playbook offers crucial insights and supports the implementation of nature-based solutions worldwide. This year, we launch the latest addition to this living playbook. This new section on procurement provides additional guidance for funders, developers, government agencies and contractors on embedding nature-positive principles into their project briefs and scopes of work, ensuring nature is prioritized from the outset of infrastructure planning and design. Max Wade will be at FIDIC’s Global Infrastructure Conference on the 10th September to discuss this new addition and explore the future of nature-positive infrastructure. Learn more about the playbook here: https://lnkd.in/ebB6_mRt Link to event: https://lnkd.in/eMP-zGNs #SustainableInfrastructure #NaturePositive #EnvironmentalSustainability

Join?Craig J. Thackray at the Sustainability Innovation Forum 2024 as he lends his expertise to a panel discussion on how our industry can reduce our carbon footprint through specific sustainable practices. The forum aims to empower attendees with insights to implement sustainable practices and foster collaboration among industry leaders to drive positive change in the built environment. Want to attend? Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePFTmtcU ? #AECOMMiddleEast #WeSustain #BetterWorld #ESG #MiddleEast #SustainableEngineering BNC Publishing?Construction Business News Middle East

Looking forward to seeing Robert Beinstein, PE, ENV SP in action alongside an expert panel for Confederation of International Contractors' Associations (CICA) and FAST-Infra Label's joint webinar on 'how contractors can lead in sustainable infrastructure' next month! #SustainableInfrastructure

PAS 2080 is increasingly crucial in driving decarbonisation efforts. Join Chris Landsburgh, Technical Director for Decarbonisation at AECOM, as he presents at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Carbon Management Conversations: PAS 2080 event on 29 August 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. Explore the latest developments in carbon management with leading industry experts. This event will focus on the PAS 2080 standard, highlighting its application across various projects and organisations in Scotland. The agenda includes an in-depth examination of the PAS 2080 standard and its 2023 update, real-world case studies, and discussions on the industry's future and achieving net zero emissions. Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/ebU4BjWW Check out our latest article, where Chris Landsburgh and Kallum Desai share their learnings about how PAS 2080 is shaping the built environment’s sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/eu6_hXT8 Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG), WSP. BAM UK & Ireland, Costain Group PLC, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Water, University of Strathclyde #CarbonManagement #PAS2080 #Sustainability #NetZero #ICEEvent #ClimateAction

We’re proud to announce?the City of El Paso’s Regional Priority Climate Action Plan?has been selected as the Gold winner in the Environmental Planning category by the American Planning Association - Texas Chapter Chapter.? ? AECOM?supported the City of El Paso in developing this visionary plan, the region’s first to address climate change. The Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) focuses on immediate?projects while laying the groundwork for long-term climate resilience, particularly for vulnerable communities. ? This plan marks the beginning of the Chihuahuan Desert Climate Collaborative and is the first deliverable under the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. We’re excited to continue supporting El Paso as they develop their Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and report progress in 2027.? ? #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalPlanning #Sustainability American Planning Association

We were thrilled to host the Minister for Climate Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Kerry McCarthy at the Natural Capital Laboratory (NCL) during her recent trip to Scotland. Minister McCarthy spent several hours at the NCL where she experienced firsthand how this very special 100-acre rewilding project has been a catalyst for nature capital accounting research. She saw peatland restoration in action and learnt about species reintroduction work and joined conversations about?the future of this special project. In November we’ll be releasing an overview of the findings from the first five years of the NCL project as well as articles written by the experts involved. #NaturalCapital

A little over a year ago, the updated PAS 2080:2023 standard was introduced, expanding its reach to include both buildings and infrastructure. It marked a turning point, encouraging the industry to embrace whole-life and systems thinking in our fight against carbon emissions. Since then, we’ve seen firsthand how the new PAS 2080 has pushed us—and the entire value chain—to think differently. By focusing on the interconnected nature of our projects, we’re not just reducing carbon; we’re fostering real collaboration across the built environment. But the journey doesn’t stop there. The true power of PAS 2080 lies in how we continue to learn, adapt, and share what works. By doing so, we can unlock the full potential of this standard, making an even greater impact on decarbonisation and setting the stage for a more sustainable future. In this article, Chris Landsburgh and Kallum Desai share their learnings about how PAS 2080 is shaping the built environment’s sustainable future:?https://lnkd.in/eu6_hXT8

Cecilia Meyer Lovell, Vice President and US West Environment Leader, is committed to integrating sustainability into every project and client relationship. Her leadership goes beyond local impact as she consistently advocates for aligning corporate values, fostering strategic partnerships and creating lasting legacies of sustainability. ? Cecilia is a California native, named 2023 Businesswoman of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal. Her environmental expertise and sustainability efforts span over 20 years, as she’s contributed to many major projects in the western US.?Some notable clients she has partnered with include Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power, San Diego Gas & Electric, and other state and local municipal clients. ? “We know from working with many clients that we do our best work when our teams’ core values are aligned. This alignment delivers the high-quality work you’ve come to expect from AECOM,” shares Cecilia. ? Learn more about our leadership in creating Sustainable Legacies: https://lnkd.in/eqiD8z3 #AECOM #SustainableLegacies #CorporateValues #California?

Join us for an informative webinar entitled "What is your CCR Legacy?" on Wednesday, August 28th, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM(UTC-05:00). Legacies are about leaving a positive impact on the world, or in this case, managing legacy Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) units and facilities toward a positive end while complying with the USEPA’s Legacy CCR Rule. The webinar will provide?practical perspectives to consider for compliance at legacy sites. Three of AECOM’s CCR Management Practice leaders, who have extensive experience with the CCR Rule implementation, will lead this informative presentation. We're looking forward to seeing you! Please click on the link for registration https://lnkd.in/eNX7D8Jm Quinn Kilty, Jay Mokotoff, PE, PMP, Dennis Connair #AECOM #Environment #CCR

AECOM’s Resilience and Nature-based Solutions Team collaborated with FEMA?in Puerto Rico to create job aids focused on natural and nature-based solutions. AECOM led the effort, with support from The Nature Conservancy?and local NGO Protectores de Cuencas Inc. The job aids offer tailored guidance for Puerto Rican communities to pursue NNBS projects for FEMA-funded initiatives and beyond. FEMA is also working on Spanish versions of the documents for publication. We are grateful for the hard work of our job aid technical leads, David Moulton, EIT?for Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Marissa Swift?for Streambank Stabilization, and Isabella Gandara?for Stormwater Management, for creating excellent job aid materials. This team received valuable support from an AECOM group of technical advisors and our partners, demonstrating our capability to deliver in emerging and diverse technical fields. This is a monumental step forward in our continued commitment and leadership in resiliency and sustainability efforts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWbpWtyx #AECOM #SustainableLegacies #NatureBasedSolutions