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Climate, Nature, and Environment Policy
How we're governed
We recognise the value of transparency around organisational governance, how businesses are led and managed, and how stakeholder considerations are reflected in decision making, and our governance reflects that.
We recognise that addressing climate change, nature loss, and the unsustainable consumption of finite resources is fundamental to achieving a safe, resilient, and regenerative future for all. We seek to accelerate the transition to a net zero carbon economy, restore nature, and live within planetary boundaries.
Aims:
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Accelerate the transition to a net zero carbon economy through our operations, services, projects, and influence.
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Protect and restore nature — land, water, oceans, air, and biodiversity — through our operations, services, projects, and influence.
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Identify and proactively manage our environmental impacts to address climate change, restore and protect the environment, and prevent pollution of air, water, and soil.
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Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with global commitments while addressing the impacts of climate change.
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Achieve responsible, sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
We will:
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Collaborate with our clients and stakeholders to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions; protect and restore nature; and improve resource efficiency.
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Work with clients and stakeholders to identify and manage climate and nature risks and opportunities affecting their businesses and organisations.
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Adopt a consistent whole life cycle approach to assessing and managing greenhouse gas emissions in our projects.
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Decline energy commissions that support the extraction, refinement, or transportation of fossil fuels, except those involved in the manufacture of hydrogen.
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Achieve net zero carbon emissions in our operations, as set out in our Net Zero GHG Emissions Statement.
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Invest in research, learning, and partnerships to address knowledge gaps and pioneer scalable solutions to environmental challenges.
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Advocate for changes to policy, regulations, standards, and practices that accelerate the transition to a net zero carbon and nature-positive future.
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Continually improve our environmental performance through our management system certified to ISO 14001
Governance
This policy is set by the Arup Group Limited Board and is implemented across all Arup operations through policies, procedures, management systems, and learning. It is reviewed and approved annually, or more frequently if appropriate.
The Global Sustainable Development Director acts on behalf of Arup to ensure that plans are developed and implemented to meet the aims of this policy while fulfilling applicable legal, regulatory, and other requirements.