Environmental Policy & Climate Ambition: Mission and Commitments
Our vision is to be a leader in climate impact within the construction management and contracting industry. This means conducting and growing our operations in alignment with global scientific consensus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all our business activities.
The EKSI GLOBAL Environmental Policy & Climate Ambition serves as a roadmap, guiding our data-driven efforts and actions over the next two years. Through this policy, we will set specific targets and implement strategies to minimize GHG emissions from our projects and operations, ensuring alignment with science-based standards.
Mission
EKSI GLOBAL’s mission is to revolutionize project execution through strong leadership, a collaborative team culture, and innovative solutions. A key part of this mission is leading efforts to combat climate change. The global economy must achieve full decarbonization by 2050 to avoid severe climate impacts. No organization, regardless of its size, industry, or growth stage, is exempt from contributing to this critical goal.
Project Commitments
EKSI GLOBAL integrates GHG impact assessments into business decisions, including project selection and partnerships. We actively seek partners who share our commitment to climate action. Our strategy involves building a robust network of cleantech collaborators and adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve environmental outcomes for client projects and internal operations.
We aim to expand our service offerings and expertise to help clients meet sustainability goals, such as net-zero emissions, low-carbon materials, and climate resiliency.
Corporate Commitments
EKSI GLOBAL operates in full compliance with environmental laws and regulations while striving to exceed these requirements. We monitor our carbon footprint using tools suited to our decentralized operations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
We also educate team members on reducing climate impacts, both at work and at home. Progress is evaluated annually through employee surveys measuring actions like recycling rates and renewable energy adoption.
Our initiatives include:
– Supporting projects aligned with carbon-reduction goals.
– Leveraging trade association insights to enhance emissions reduction efforts.
– Expanding expertise through energy and emissions training programs.
– Promoting mass transit commuting with pre-tax payroll deductions for MetroCards.
Long-Term Company Commitments
As we advance our environmental efforts, EKSI GLOBAL is exploring:
– Quarterly reporting of company-wide GHG performance to the Board.
– Annual reporting of emissions and progress to staff and customers.
– Engaging suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint of procured goods and services.
– Disclosing GHG performance to third-party platforms like CDP and industry benchmarks.
– Advocating for low-carbon solutions on client projects, including energy modeling, high-efficiency systems, renewable energy, and sustainable materials.
Through these efforts, EKSI GLOBAL reaffirms its dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation.