Mr. Alexandre L'Heureux reports
WSP DELIVERS ON SUSTAINABILITY IN 2024 AND RENEWS ITS AMBITIONS
WSP Global Inc. has released its 2024 global sustainability report with renewed ambitions, completing its
2022 to 2024 reporting cycle.
Over the past three years, WSP has shown its dedication to making real progress toward its sustainability goals. The report spotlights the many ways WSP has driven positive change for its stakeholders as part of its enduring commitment to embedding sustainability across its operations.
Key 2024 highlights:
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Reported an all-time-high percentage of Sustainable Development Goals-linked revenues of 65.1 per cent of annualized revenues, up from 63.4 per cent in 2023;
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Reduced total Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) greenhouse gas emissions by 68 per cent and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 17 per cent, compared with a 2018 base year;
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Increased global average employee retention rate by approximately 3.7 per cent from 2023;
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Filled 78 per cent of global leadership positions (and those of their direct reports) internally;
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Recognized by Ethisphere for its adherence to strong ethical values with a third consecutive compliance leader verification;
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Maintained placements in 2025 on both the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America Index as at April 10, 2025, and Corporate Knights' 2025 global 100 most sustainable corporations.
"Being an outstanding corporate citizen and creating shareholder value are not mutually exclusive. As the world evolves and faces conflicting forces, WSP's commitment to our values and priorities is unwavering. We remain resolute in our dedication to making meaningful contributions that benefit our people, clients, shareholders and the communities we serve," said Alexandre L'Heureux, president and chief executive officer of WSP.
2025 to 2027 global sustainability targets
Determined and focused, WSP is ready to keep building on its solid sustainability record in 2025 and beyond. Sustainability ambitions and targets have been set for the next three years and are included in the report. They are designed to complement and enable WSP's strategic and financial ambitions to pioneer change for empowered growth, available in its 2025 to 2027 global strategic action plan.
Discover WSP's 2024 global sustainability report, along with more information about the corporation's approach to sustainability, on the WSP website.
About WSP Global Inc.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional service firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as visioneers. Together, they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metal sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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