Wood announced on March 30 its pledge to advance global sustainable development by committing to a decade of action through wide-ranging new goals that will help to improve lives, reduce impact on the planet and sustain growth. (Logo from Wood’s website)

Encompassing environmental responsibility, diversity and inclusion, business ethics, improving local communities, urbanization and growing populations, the nine new commitments support the vision set out through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

Recognise, welcome and celebrate diversity in thought, experience and background to find the boldest solutions and nurture talent:

• Improve gender balance with 40% female representation in senior leadership roles by 2030

• Educate and inspire 100% of people to be inclusive every day by 2021

Take responsibility for the impact of the work they do and how they deliver it on the planet they share:

• Reduce Wood’s carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 on pledge to ‘net zero’

• Ensure all Wood offices are single use plastic free by 2025

Work fairly, transparently and ethically through the trusted partnerships they create:

• Ensure 100% of Wood labour suppliers sign up and comply with the Building Responsibly Principles by 2025

• Ensure 100% of Wood suppliers have the Building Responsibly Principles embedded into their supply chains by 2030

Trusted to solve the challenges of changing climate and developing populations:

• Consistently rank in the Top Quartile ESG investment ratings within peer group by 2025

• Double client support aligned to the energy transition and more sustainable infrastructure by 2030

Lift up the communities around using their energy and expertise to improve lives:

• Resources and funding to contribute $10 million to their global causes by 2030.

(IRuniverse)