Executive Summary
Serving as our annual communication on progress (COP), this report provides an overview of Wood’s approach to sustainability; our strategy, challenges and progress made throughout 2019.
Scope of the report
Produced by John Wood Group plc (operating as Wood), this report covers all companies and subsidiaries, including joint ventures over which Wood has management control as operator, but those deemed as independently managed. Written in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the report has been reviewed and approved by our Executive Leadership Team and Board for publication.
Approach
As a member of the United Nations Global Compact this report serves as Wood’s annual COP and developed in line with our member commitment. Our approach and disclosure is guided by the framework of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and our contribution towards the 17
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As we evolve and embed our strategy, we will work towards external verification of the report. At present, the majority of content reported in this report is already subject to third party review. We recognise the importance of future independent validation.
Creating a better tomorrow; Our vision of a better tomorrow is born from the opportunity sustainability presents today.
Wood’s commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, grounded in our values and inspired by our passion for creating sustainable value for our people, our clients, investors and the communities where we live and work. As the world rapidly transitions to cleaner, more resilient, sustainable way of living, we recognise the world’s most critical challenges as our own. That’s why we are committed to delivering sustainable development through the work we do, the solutions and opportunities we create for our clients. As one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy companies operating in energy and the built environment today, we are uniquely placed to help achieve the energy transition and the drive towards sustainable infrastructure. Our sustainability strategy centres around the internationally recognised ‘triple bottom line’ approach; focused on our social, environmental and economic impact. We refer to this as people, planet and profit, ensuring our framework allows a broader perspective towards delivering greater business value.