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In recent years, the world’s collective understanding of climate change, how it will impact all parts of society and what must be done to respond to current and future threats has developed enormously.
COP26 brought together 120 world leaders and resulted in new global climate agreements; the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published updates from Working Groups I's and II's contributions to the Sixth Assessment Report, furthering our understanding of the likely physical impacts and vulnerabilities of climate change; the Science Based Targets initiative developed the first corporate Net-Zero Standard; and climate risk disclosures have started to become a mandatory business requirement in some countries.
Climate Action Plan (PDF, 14.5 MB)
Climate Action Plan (Digital)
Jacobs Carbon Neutrality Commitment: PAS 2060 Qualifying Explanatory Statement (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Jacobs has also made significant progress, meeting our initial climate action goals, achieving carbon neutrality and adopting 100% low-carbon electricity – while setting science based targets in the process. We introduced carbon pricing on corporate business travel, undertook a global climate risk disclosure analysis, improved our corporate ESG ratings and engaged extensively in business events at COP26.
Building on these achievements and coupled with our new company strategy that elevates Climate Response as one of three accelerators fundamental to business growth over the FY 2022-2024 strategy period, we have set new, ambitious climate commitments:
1. Ensure every project becomes a climate response opportunity
2. Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040
3. Maintain carbon neutrality status and 100% low-carbon electricity for our operations
We will meet these commitments and will continually enhance our approach to climate mitigation and adaptation in a way that is fair, just and equitable for all. Read our new Climate Action Plan today.
Jacobs has been recognized by Environmental Business International (EBI) with six business achievement awards in 2021 for leadership and outstanding performance in sustainable business practices, greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, climate change adaptation and resilience, climate technology, climate response and sustainability consulting, and the company's STEAM education program.
On the heels of launching its PlanBeyondSM 2.0 approach designed to propel the integration of sustainability throughout operations and client solutions in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Jacobs (NYSE:J) announces the creation of an Office of Global Climate Response and ESG designed to deliver on the company's commitments to climate change through innovative solutions for its clients and shareholders.
In advance of the Climate Ambition Summit this Saturday, December 12, marking the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Jacobs (NYSE:J) has fulfilled its commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy for its operations in 2020 and achieved net-zero carbon emissions for its operations and business travel in 2020. These milestones and other key objectives were outlined earlier this year in Jacobs' first Climate Action Plan to help address the climate crisis.