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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet by 2030.
Tackling a broad range of social and economic development issues, the global goals promote a socially fair, economically secure, prosperous and inclusive planet, which our Wood sustainability strategy supports and aims to work towards.
Our Commitment
As a member of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, Wood is connected to the global conversation on sustainable development. Our commitment to support and uphold the ten principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption forms the foundation of our sustainability programme.
Our contribution
Focused on the issues most material to our business and stakeholders, we seek to deliver focus on Wood’s contribution to the UN SDGs through the goals within our greatest sphere of influence. Through the services we provide, the work we choose, and the delivery our solutions, we demonstrate our commitment to global sustainable development.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Contributing to the SDGs through:
the services we choose to provide.
Supporting clean water and sanitation, we support vulnerable communities through our work to deliver critical infrastructure projects that address the challenges of water scarcity and stewardship.
How we did it:
- Wood and the UN work to improve water resilience in Grenada supporting SDGs 3, 6, and 13
- Advancing climate resiliency through digital flood management
- Enabling a better future for the Navajo Nation with clean and accessible water
Supporting the world’s transition to a greener future, our work to decarbonise conventional energy and advance renewable energy solutions supports journey to net zero, for Wood and our clients.
How we did it:
- Wood awarded contract for Humber zero project
- Wood and HYGEN Energy to accelerate green hydrogen production in the UK
- Wood to advance green energy solutions for US National Park Service
Through industry collaboration and partnership, we are helping to unlock innovation that delivers smarter, more connected solutions to the evolving challenge of sustainability in a rapidly changing world.
How we did it:
- Wood is recognised for achievements in innovation to tackle climate change
- Wood’s mobile PFAS treatment solution cited for innovation by US Navy and Marine Corps
- Wood delivering first-of-its-kind technical blockchain solution in China
Focused on sustainable infrastructure and resilient communities, our services across the energy and built environment deliver critical infrastructure projects, protect sensitive environments, and help cities adapt and thrive in the face of a changing climate and rapid urbanisation.
How we did it:
- Wood transforming Prince Edward Island communities with sustainable transit solutions
- Wood to provide production and technical services for FEMA as part of the Advancing Resilience in Communities Joint Venture
- Wood, AIG and the University of Strathclyde partner to create a more resilient world
Taking climate action to reduce our own carbon footprint and supporting our clients to reach their own sustainability goals, we seek to challenge behaviours around consumption and deliver sustainable change through everything we do as Team Wood.
How we did it:
- Wood to advance green energy solutions for US national park service
- Wood partners with Spirit Energy on late life solutions for Morecambe Bay gas fields
- Wood sees growth in CCUS linked to decarbonisation imperative
Delivering a range of consultancy services and technical expertise to clients across a range of environmental issues, we deliver projects that support our clients’ efforts to reduce impact on the environment, both on land and below water.
How we did it:
- When restoring saltwater became a marsh reality
- Enabling conservation and biodiversity of our oceans
How we did it:
- Canadian Parkway in environmental spotlight
- Harnessing the benefits of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
how we deliver our solutions.
Through local action and the support of Wood’s global employee matched funding programme, we deliver our contribution to tackling poverty and hunger, through the efforts of our people to care for those most vulnerable in today’s society.
How we did it:
- Wood joins Aberdeen employers to champion the real Living Wage
Through local action and the support of Wood’s global employee matched funding programme, we deliver our contribution to tackling poverty and hunger, through the efforts of our people to care for those most vulnerable in today’s society.
How we did it:
- Wood joins Aberdeen employers to champion the real Living Wage
Focused on the health and wellbeing of our people and communities, we seek to continually advance safety in the workplace, and deliver health initiatives that focus on overall wellbeing.
How we did it:
- Industrial hygiene support solutions for COVID-19
- At the forefront of the fight against infectious diseases in Australia
- Water innovation for a sustainable world
Chosen by our people, Wood’s current global cause focuses on quality education for all. Through donating our time, money and resource we seek to show up as a trusted community partner to demonstrate our collective impact in tackling educational issues in the locations we operate.
How we did it:
- Supporting the education of young people through the Million Maker Challenge
- Wood awarded contract with Department for Education
- Wood invests in technical education opportunities for Texas students
Our focus on inclusion and diversity in creating a culture that welcomes, celebrates and empowers our people to be the best they can be helps to differentiate our business, powers our progress and enables sustainable development that shines a spotlight on the importance of equality.
How we did it:
- Wood launches Indigenous Inclusion & Diversity Strategy in Canada
- Advancing Inclusion and Equality in the Energy Sector
- Black History Month 2021
- Inclusion and belonging are about much more than simply having a place at the table. It is a voice; heard, respected, and valued.
- Wood at COP26 was another full house of purposeful sessions in helping progress #genderequality and enabling the full and meaningful participation of women and girls in climate action.
Embedding fair working practices through our business processes and partnerships, we seek to return sustainable value to the economies we impact, with a focus on delivering fair and decent work for all. Recognising future skills as a vital component of our group strategy, we aim to both attract, develop and retain talent within our organisation.
How we did it:
- Wood launches partnership with Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Wood partners with First Nations group in Saskatchewan
- Wood to inspire the next generation of energy with Energy Club Western Australia program sponsorship
Our focus on inclusion and diversity in creating a culture that welcomes, celebrates and empowers our people to be the best they can be helps to differentiate our business, powers our progress and enables sustainable development that shines a spotlight on the importance of equality.
How we did it:
- Wood launches Indigenous Inclusion & Diversity Strategy in Canada
- Advancing Inclusion and Equality in the Energy Sector
- Black History Month 2021
- Inclusion and belonging are about much more than simply having a place at the table. It is a voice; heard, respected, and valued.
- Wood at COP26 was another full house of purposeful sessions in helping progress #genderequality and enabling the full and meaningful participation of women and girls in climate action.
Responsibly managing our own consumption, as well as influencing our clients through the solutions we deliver, we seek to protect natural resource and reduce waste.
How we did it:
- Wood collaborates with clients to drive circular economy solutions forward
- Wood and ReNew ELP to partner on landmark hydrothermal plastic recycling facility
- Guernsey Waste Transfer Station
Our values underpin our approach to business and our commitment to always ‘do the right thing’. Ensuring we remain a trusted and respected partner of choice for all our stakeholders is vital to delivering a sustainable business.
How we did it:
- Wood strengthens sustainability commitments
- Wood delivering first-of-its-kind technical blockchain solution in China
Delivering Impact through partnership for the goals is a strategic focus for Wood in recognition of the need for business, government and society to work together in achieving sustainable development and measurable impact.
How we did it:
- Wood enables safer, more efficient field operations through apps integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
- Artificial intelligence software solution to revolutionise offshore asset inspections
- Wood signs new partnership with Resilient Cities Network
