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In a recent Forbes article, our Vice President of Global ESG Programs, Ida Namur, explains how innovative design is key to reducing infrastructure emissions. Alongside One Click LCA CEO, Panu Pasanen, she breaks down the link between design and decarbonization, explaining how our ScopeX approach can significantly cut emissions resulting from work we deliver to our clients. Read the full piece to learn more about ScopeX, and the new partnership with One Click LCA that’s enabling our decarbonization efforts: https://lnkd.in/dZvZPT3N #AECOM #OneClickLCA #ScopeX

To enhance our ScopeX approach to deliver a 50% carbon reduction on major client projects, we have partnered with One Click LCA to leverage its suite of carbon assessment and other sustainability tools without geographic limitations. “By integrating these advanced carbon assessment tools, we are able to operationalize carbon management into our major projects and track our efforts towards our goal of significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the projects we deliver for our clients," said Todd Battley, our chief strategy officer. Join our Vice President of Global Sustainability Programs, Ida Namur, and One Click LCA CEO, Panu Pasanen, on this morning’s webinar at 11 AM ET to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyK6BhPh Click here to read more about this partnership: https://lnkd.in/eFfZ3Cqs  #AECOM #OneClickLCA

Today’s People Spotlight features Khaled Al Rawashdeh, a project manager from our Buildings + Places business in Riyadh.    Khaled is a horticulturist with 23 years’ experience in landscape project management. Over the past two decades, he has worked on major landscape projects spanning three different climate zones in Amman, Jordan and the Red Sea.  He is currently serving as nursery and soft landscaping manager for the Diriyah Gate Phase II, a historic project that aims to transform the Ad-Diriyah area into an iconic cultural cornerstone and must-see destination while implementing innovative solutions to make lasting positive impacts on the environment.    “Diriyah Gate Phase II is more than a project; it’s a symbol of historical, cultural and tourism evolution, central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030,” he writes. “The transformation of Diriyah exemplifies our commitment to balancing development with preservation.”    Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/dXKYdpjQ   #AECOM #AECOMVoices #AECOMMiddleEast

As the New York Power Authority realizes its VISION2030 strategic plan, we’re proud to support them with our program management expertise, enabling key capital improvements to meet the Authority’s energy transition goals. NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic plan aims to advance a thriving, resilient New York State powered by clean energy. Our teams will provide program management services for engineering, design and procurement services to assist NYPA in successfully delivering the capital projects that advance each of the Plan’s objectives — which span enhancing hydropower and decarbonizing natural gas plants to leading transmission development and operation and meeting energy goals. “We are proud to build on our long-standing partnership with NYPA as we support its mission to advance a carbon-free and economically vibrant New York,” said Bane Gaiser, chief executive of our U.S. East & Latin America region. Explore how we're advancing New York's energy transition: https://lnkd.in/dXrh6hZh #AECOM

Today on Emirati Women’s Day, we are celebrating the profound achievements of our Emirati women who are all contributing to our mission: delivering a better world. Construction Business News Middle East spoke to three of our exceptional women graduates all making their mark in our exciting industry. Sultanah, Sara and Meera talk about their careers and the valuable impact they have made so far in the private sector.   Read here: https://lnkd.in/dyKrhKDE Committed to youth development, we launched our ADVANCE graduate program in 2013 to help equip young professionals with the tools they need to develop into well-rounded experts. The program delivers a structured framework of learning, focused on both technical development and soft skills. The program has grown in popularity over the years and we are proud to be shaping the UAE’s industry leaders of the future. Celebrated annually on 28 August, Emirati Women’s Day recognizes the achievements of all UAE women and the integral role they play in the country’s growth and development. #AECOMMiddleEast #WeThrive #EmiratiWomensDay #BetterWorld #WomenInEngineering #InvestInWomen #UAE #GraduateOpportunities

On Thursday, August 29, join our Vice President, Global Sustainability Programs, Ida Namur, and One Click LCA CEO, Panu Pasanen, for a webinar on advancing decarbonization by design. During the event, they’ll discuss our sustainability initiatives, including our ScopeX approach to decarbonization, and how digital tools can help cut carbon on projects across the built environment. Register here to learn more about the link between digital technology and sustainable infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/dyK6BhPh #AECOM

The Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treats approximately 26 billion liters of wastewater each year. But now, thanks to our technical support, it’s able to generate 60,000 gigajoules of renewable biomethane annually. At the heart of this unlikely energy supply is the biogas produced during the wastewater treatment process. Once captured and converted into biomethane, that natural gas is then injected into the local utility grid to provide process and building heating — enough to supply around 600 homes. Read more about this innovative approach to energy generation: https://lnkd.in/d_4P7e9e #AECOM 

As megaprojects shift in scope and complexity, so too has the nature of program leadership. In a recent podcast from Global Construction Review, our Program Management Lead, Europe & India, Ambrose McGuire, shares his learnings from decades of program management experience, answering the key question: What does it take to lead a megaproject?   Listen to the podcast to hear from him on how an empathetic, people-centric leadership style is reshaping the industry: https://lnkd.in/e7nDchzM   #AECOM #ProgramManagement

Hear the remarkable achievements and future endeavors of key transportation stakeholders in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on our final Toronto episode of Strategy in Transit. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) outlines plans for net-zero emissions by 2050, while the Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario (MTO) highlights transit expansion and their dynamic one-fare program, and Metrolinx emphasizes regional transit growth. The collective pride and enthusiasm expressed by these transportation leaders underscore a shared commitment to driving positive change and enhancing transportation decarbonization. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning, they are on track to shape a more resilient, accessible, and sustainable future for transportation in the GTA over the next decade. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/enByj9b2 #AECOM #StrategyinTransit #Toronto

Today’s People Spotlight features Kerry Smith, a technical director from our AECOM - Water business in Scotland.    Kerry spent his childhood surrounded by the stunning natural landscape and teeming wildlife of the Shetland Islands, which taught him the value of protecting the environment. He has spent over 25 years of his career doing just that, contributing to our major water projects throughout Scotland.    Now his career has come full circle, as his work under Scottish Water’s Caledonia Water Alliance has allowed him to have a hand in rehabilitating the water distribution infrastructure in his hometown, improving the quality and reliability of the community’s water supply while safeguarding the island’s ecosystems. “Making a real difference in my home community has been a rewarding experience,” he writes. “It was special, engaging with people from an area I've known my whole life and working collaboratively with people I went to school with.”    Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/eVgdkkgY   #AECOM #AECOMVoices