Climate Change, Resilience and Sustainability

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WSP supports our clients in all facets of sustainability and climate resilience. We develop climate change and ESG strategies, support TCFD and sustainability reporting, conduct life-cycle (LCA) and climate risk assessments, and are experts in the PIEVC Protocol and Climate Lens Assessments for infrastructure. We have deep technical expertise in energy modelling and carbon management, and can develop tailored decarbonization pathways. Further, we support the design and certification of high performance and green buildings to industry-leading standards. From individual assets to enterprise-wide strategy, we help you lead in shaping a sustainable and resilient future.

How we can help

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We combine decades of experience in infrastructure and buildings with our deep understanding of climate resilience and energy management.

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We are connected to a global network of professionals which we leverage to help all regions and sectors across Canada make climate-informed decisions.

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Our flexible approach can be tailored to the asset-level, large portfolios, and organization-wide strategies to help you adopt resilient and sustainable practices for the long-term.

Clients we help

Investors, Businesses, and Industry

Advance your ESG practice, disclose under TCFD, and increase resilience and sustainability across your business.

Infrastructure Owners and Operators

Manage physical climate risks and improve the performance and efficiency of your infrastructure.

Government

Create comprehensive strategies to manage risks, achieve net zero emissions, and improve climate resilient decision-making.

Real Estate

Advance ESG and sustainability strategies and make climate-informed decisions to manage risk, generate value, and improve transparency.

Our services

We provide a range of services to help you manage climate change risks and opportunities.

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Laurence Blandford

Vice President, Strategy Consulting, Climate Change and ESG

Canada

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Maeri Machado

District Director, Sustainability

Canada

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Project

Ontario, Canada

Actionable Steps on Climate Change Risk for Glencore

While there are many uncertainties around climate change, it is possible to understand the risks, plan, and take effective action.

Apalachicola Bay, Florida, USA

Franklin-98 Living Shorelines

Using nature-based solutions and habitat restoration to build coastal resilience and protects critical infrastructure.

Brisbane, Australia

Kangaroo Point Bridge

This new active transport bridge over the Brisbane River is greatly improving walking, wheeling, and riding connections between the Brisbane Central Business District, Kangaroo Point, and the Eastern Suburbs.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Atlantis The Royal – a building like no other

Engineering an efficient and resilient resort on land reclaimed from the sea is no ordinary challenge.

Roma, Italy

Climate resilient airports

As the impacts of climate change are increasingly recognized, it is essential for companies, especially those managing and developing strategic infrastructures, to quickly implement tangible commitments and produce concrete strategies with precise planning. Aeroporti di Roma, with support from WSP in Italia, has proactively developed a strategy to mitigate the risks associated with climate change.

Warsaw, Poland

Historic garden goes green

Ulrich Gardens is a historic complex located in Warsaw's Wola district, near the Wola Park shopping center. The Sustainable Development Team of WSP in Poland was responsible for certifying three buildings located in the park, which is currently owned by Wola Park (Ingka Centres). The main goal of the project was to restore the park's significant role for the local community while maintaining sustainable development values.

Canada

Minding biodiversity in mining

How a bold biodiversity commitment sparked a new path for mining and nature.

Miami, Florida, USA

Powering ports

WSP and PortMiami chart course to greener future for cruise industry with largest shore power installation on U.S. East Coast.

Project

Rising above the Flood

Virginia Beach strives to safeguard coastal homes, military installations, businesses and roads.

Worldwide

Meridiam’s TNFD roadmap to protect nature and investments

Meridiam, with WSP’s expertise, has developed a TNFD-aligned roadmap to assess and manage nature-related risks, setting a new standard for sustainable investment.