WSP North American Qualifications
Services for Dow Chemical
North American Qualifications
SERVICES FOR DOW CHEMICAL
APRIL 2023
Contents
About WSP
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Representative Projects
Future Ready®
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Earth and Environment
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Climate, Resiliency and Sustainability (CRS)
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Advisory
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Energy
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Program and Construction Management
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Inclusion and Diversity
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In Conclusion
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OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
About WSP As one of the world’s leading professional service firms, WSP brings clarity and vision to complex challenges by providing comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for public and private clients around the globe. We shape the communities of tomorrow and help society thrive sustainably.
We value our people and our reputation.
We are the sum of our collective passion, vision and expertise. Our international agility allows us to foster collaboration in everything we do. Working as one integrated firm, we offer broad interdisciplinary expertise on every project. Our strength is our ability to adapt to our client culture and local markets.
We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
Our company’s origin dates to the technological revolution. We have been delivering top notch engineering services with a common-sense business approach since 1885. We are experts in anticipating environmental trends and positioning innovative ideas that move the world forward while simultaneously protecting the environment. This is the foundation of our Future Ready® approach.
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We are locally dedicated with international scale.
Our global employee network of 65,000+ includes engineers, planners, specialists, strategic advisors, technicians, scientists, architects, surveyors, program managers and construction managers located in 50 countries across seven continents.
We foster collaboration in everything we do.
WSP embraces a high-performance culture and fosters a stimulating work environment by encouraging our international network of professionals to learn from each other through various forms of teamwork.
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.
Our proactive leadership is client-focused, agile and responsive. The profitability of WSP is essential to our future and the future of our clients.
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Employees Worldwide * 65,000 +
International Agility
6,000 NORDICS
12,000 CANADA
12,000 UK & CENTRAL EUROPE
15,650 UNITED STATES
3,400 ASIA
1,600 AFRICA
4,100 MIDDLE EAST & INDIA
4,350 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
6,800 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Cultural Alignment with Dow WSP and Dow share similar values . We are both future-focused, global leaders who have pioneered innovation and embraced change. Our vast international network of experts are partner-oriented and accountable for future changes. We share in a commitment to engineering excellence, accountability and inclusion. Our people are professional and dedicated problem-solvers. We deliver both essential and sustainable solutions using creative and comprehensive methods. Our shared values will accelerate our ability to respond to future projects with uniquely fresh perspectives and focused improvements that will last for generations.
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A closer look —
Future Ready®
Future Ready® is our global innovation program that inspires our staff to think beyond the conventional and create a more connected world through sustainable, equitable and resilient designs. Future Ready is a mindset shift resulting in constant innovation by our people and lowering total ownership costs for our clients. We leverage a clearer understanding of future regional and societal impacts by analyzing trends in four key areas of study:
FUTURE READY ENVIRONMENT
WSP GLOBAL STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2022-2024
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By regularly focusing on these core topics, we can more effectively envision future conditions and develop strategies to adapt to market conditions. Future Ready allows us to further our commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) matters and provide transformative outcomes to our clients around the globe. Similarly to Dow, we create long-lasting and impactful Future Ready designs that solve the unique and complex challenges encountered by our clients. We look forward to working with Dow to further develop the communities in which we live and work.
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TECHNOLOGY The speed of technological advancement has no historical precedent. It is upsetting almost every industry in every country, and the breadth and depth of changes are transforming entire systems of production, management and governance.
CLIMATE How will your project, infrastructure or community hold up against the effects of global warming, flooding and rising sea levels and more disruptive storms?
POSITIVE & BOLD CHANGE AGENTS
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SOCIETY The way we move around our cities, the way we design our neighborhoods and the way we plan infrastructure are all impacted by changes in social and cultural norms.
RESOURCES By changing our thinking on how we produce what we need, we can create an economy that allows us to do so much more, with less.
At WSP, we dare to challenge the status quo and act with purpose to create lasting positive impacts. Our 2021 Global ESG Report is a testament of our commitments. Discover Our 2021 Global ESG Report
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New Waste to Biofuels Facility: Varennes Carbon Recycling ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Quebec, Canada ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Enerkem -----------------------------------------------------------------------
HyNet Northwest Hydrogen and CO2 Pipelines ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Various Northwest Locations,United Kingdom ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Progressive Energy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — 10 million tons of CO2 emissions reduction per year, the equivalent of taking 4 million cars off the road — 50% project could ultimately provide nearly half of the total hydrogen needed to meet the UK’s net zero target — 6,000 permanent new jobs could be created in the Northwest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Helping SABIC Reduce Carbon Emissions ----------------------------------------- LOCATION
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Toulouse, Haute Garonne, France -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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— $875 million CAD CAPEX project value — Converted +200,000 tons of waste into 130 million liters of biofuels — Reduction of equivalent GHG of 50,000 vehicles annually -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
— World’s largest methanol site — 3 million tonnes per annum — 2025 25% carbon intensity emissions reduction target per tonne of product sold (2010 baseline) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Our Future Ready Solutions
Earth and Environment The heart of our Future Ready vision
We protect and restore natural resources and ecosystems through compliance with environmental protection legislation, regulations and policies globally. From compliance to culture change, the breadth of our practice enables our experts to take a holistic approach and provide integrated solutions for every client. Below are links to Earth and Environment services highlighted for future Dow projects. ° Biodiversity ° Site Investigation and Remediation ° Decommissioning and Demolition ° Asset and Portfolio Management
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OUR REPUTATION
WSP provides a full suite of environmental services to public and private clients across a broad range of market sectors. We are ideally positioned to tackle challenges around environmental and social impact, biodiversity, environmental rehabilitation, environmental management and compliance. We deliver end-to-end environmental advisory and technical services across all markets to clients worldwide. We are fully integrated and structured to ensure full-service synergies. With the recent acquisitions of the Environment & Infrastructure business (E&I) of John Wood plc. and Golder, we have built the largest environmental practice in the world. From design, permitting, planning and operations, to decommissioning and asset remediation, our environmental professionals are ready to support Dow through the entire lifecycle of your projects.
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OUR PEOPLE
Our international network of 23,000+ multidisciplinary earth and environment practitioners include ecologists, botanists, ornithologists, biologists, geographers, environmental specialists, scientists, geologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, geomorphologists, permitting/regulatory experts and sustainability specialists. We provide practical solutions by leveraging global expertise with local delivery.
WSP TAKES THE LEAD AS TOP ENVIRONMENTAL AND
SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING FIRM Report from Environment Analyst identifies the world’s largest environmental and sustainability (E&S) consulting firms in 2022.
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Technical Innovations to Support Dow
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Decoding PFAS, Delivering Results Discovering new efficient ways to resolve the environmental challenges of our era is exactly where WSP thrives. Our team of professionals have been addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) impacts since the days when this class of contaminants was still unknown to many. Today, we continue to lead the way with practical, innovative approaches and ground breaking technologies to help clients overcome the challenges posed by PFAS.
Sustainable Remediation using Biopiles and Rhizodegradation Technology ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Québec, Canada ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Dow-Petromont ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — Biopiling remediation work was carried out at a former petrochemical complex on 74 hectares. — A polishing treatment using rhizodegradation was added and used after biopiling to treat a recalcitrant chlorinated compound. — 190,000 m3 of soils were treated using biopiles, while 35,000 m3 of soils were treated using additional step of rhizodegradation. The property was sold in 2022 for commercial/ industrial redevelopment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Permitting of Net Zero Carbon Emissions Ethylene and Derivatives Expansion Facilities ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Dow Chemical Canada ULC ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — The Fort Saskatchewan Path 2 Zero expansion project will create the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site with respect to scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions. — WSP completed the Alberta Environment “Approval Amendment Application” in November 2022, and continue to provide permitting support to Dow with respect to the Path 2 Zero Project. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PFAS Management, Investigation, and Treatment | WSP
Groundwater Plume Analytics® Our suite of Groundwater Plume Analytics® tools take datasets and process them into meaningful and easy-to-understand graphical data outputs. These outputs provide clients with a better understanding of their groundwater problems and liabilities, and provide justification for money-saving optimizations with buy-in from the regulators. WSP has performed plume analytics work for 13 different Dow sites.
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Our Future Ready Solutions
Climate, Resilience and Sustainability (CRS) Shaping strategy, implementing solutions and measuring and reporting the global megatrends impacting us today.
WSP’s culture and business approach are rooted in a holistic, forward-looking perspective. We have a strong research and innovation program, publish thought leading papers and participate in leading industry events such as UN Climate Change Conference (COP27). We are passionate about using our scale to lead the transition to a prosperous, resilient, equitable and sustainable society. Below are links to CRS services highlighted for future Dow projects. ° Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) ° Sustainability ° Community and Infrastructure Resilience ° Climate Finance and Sustainable Investment ° Emergency Management
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OUR PEOPLE
OUR REPUTATION
Our team is up-to-date on the latest trends and challenges related to the environment. They possess the expertise necessary to assist clients across the entire process of climate preparedness, including analyzing vulnerable assets and operational sustainability, reviewing and synthesizing climate science data, developing geodatabases of critical infrastructure and natural threats and applying engineering expertise to retrofit and support physical structures, energy systems, water supply and natural environments.
Climate change is a defining challenge of our time, from increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns to rising sea levels and more frequent and severe weather events and natural disasters. Climate change exposes and exacerbates vulnerabilities and complicates the already-difficult task of steering an organization into the future. WSP helps organizations and communities become Future Ready. We develop strategies to mitigate emissions and enhance sustainability We identify potential risks and opportunities to become more resilient.
We implement equitable adaptation solutions that prioritize community engagement and environmental justice. We truly understand the connectivity between natural and manufactured ecosystems, so we strive to be the most influential CRS services consultant in the business. We seek to effectively collaborate with our clients on flood planning, mitigation and coastal protection projects while investing in new climate finance capabilities. We partner with innovative, emerging, CRS-related technology to provide our clients with the best viable solutions.
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OUR CRS MISSION STATEMENT
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Living Breakwaters Coastal Resilience ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Staten Island, New York, United States ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — Innovative living infrastructure solution — Incorporating necklace of offshore breakwaters — Aims to reduce coastal erosion, revive ecologies and connect the community to the shoreline — Habitat for bay’s rich ecosystem of marine life and rebuild local oyster populations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Transforming Technology Resilience -----------------------------------------
Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities Assessment -----------------------------------------
LOCATION Various Locations, International -----------------------------------------------------------------------
CLIENT Confidential Technology Client -----------------------------------------------------------------------
LOCATION Various Locations, International -----------------------------------------------------------------------
CLIENT Confidential Financial Services Client -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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— Assessment of risks associated with the physical impacts of climate change on key client operations, including global headquarters offices, data centers, call centers, tech operations and supplier manufacturing sites — Through this work, the client named climate change as a risk for the first time in their annual report to shareholders and in much more depth in their first ESG Report. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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— Supporting Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) efforts since 2015 — Three pilot regional scenarios for China, Africa and India — Quantitative and qualitative analysis — Developed climate risk and resilience working group integrated across the enterprise and operations -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Our Future Ready Solutions
Advisory
We help guide public and private clients on the journey from conceptual development to final project delivery. Merging technical talent with business acumen, we have a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and expertise in areas including finance, digital, economics, policy, sustainability and risk. Below are links to Advisory services highlighted for future Dow projects. ° Alternative Delivery ° Management Evaluation ° ISO Certifications ° Stormwater for Site Development and Ecosystem Restoration
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OUR REPUTATION
Our professionals are dedicated to developing solutions throughout the entire business life cycle. We provide industry intelligence, local knowledge, access to senior advisors with executive management experience and a fully integrated package of services that support every market. We provide end-to-end digital services from implementation through operations, maintenance and analytics. Our advisors, engineers and technologists take a holistic and innovative approach to create valuable outcomes for our clients and their bottom line.
We offer our clients a unique combination of expertise support and management consulting leadership in achieving their business objectives. Through the application and development of digital tools in conjunction with our design services, we determine how to best develop assets and cost-effectively deliver effective solutions. We are a premier, fully integrated water services provider. We deliver innovative, Future Ready solutions to manage quality water resources and ensure equitable water supplies for all.
Our experience designing physical assets enables us to understand the context and meaning of data. We understand Dow’s challenges and can apply innovative tools for successful outcomes. We can help Dow navigate the digital transformation journey, from solving complex problems to bringing insights to optimize operations through digitization. We can support the expedition of decarbonization, enhancing customer experience and improving operational excellence.
SURFACE WATER: CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
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Neopark Campus ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Warsaw, Poland ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Yareal Polska SP. Z O.O. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
MEP Digital Twin ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Danbury, Connecticut, United States ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Confidential Fortune 500 Company ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — Complex network of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems — 3D laser scanning solution for inventory, design and construct upgrades — Highly accurate point cloud models to map systems, equipment and supports — Utilized end users to observe space in 3D as-built environment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Underground Water Management for the Mining industry ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Québec, Canada ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Various Mining Clients ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — Non-conventional treatment of ammonia nitrogen — Manufacture and delivery of corrosion resistant equipment — Fast-track treatment system design, manufacture and installation — 70,000 m3 volume water treated and stored underground — Compliance with environmental standards for discharge of treated water into the sea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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— Commercial campus meets high sustainability rating — Mechanical and electrical engineers and BREEAM certification consulting — Multidisciplinary design approach — Designed internal and external lighting systems — Water leak detection systems designed to prevent costly water wastage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ADVISORY
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Our Future Ready Solutions
Energy
In energy, we work on forward-looking tasks like foundation design for utility-scale offshore wind turbines, design and underground hydrogen storage. We provide comprehensive services (permitting, design and program management) for renewable energy and battery storage systems. We are advancing the energy transition. Below are links to Energy services highlighted for future Dow projects. ° Onshore and Offshore Wind Power ° Solar Energy ° Hydropower ° Substation Design, Transmission and Distribution
Decarbonize the global economy and meet the goal of Net Zero by 2050.
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OUR REPUTATION
We have a rich knowledge of industrial and energy processes. We help clients unlock opportunities to meet the rising demand for power, maintain secure and reliable energy supplies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deliver future schemes to help create a sustainable world. Our goal is to be a top provider in all power submarkets we serve and extend our leadership in underground storage.
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OUR PEOPLE
Our unique international network of energy specialists, project managers, designers, engineers and environmental consultants have the expertise to plan, design, build and operate a new plant, or to automate equipment in an existing industrial facility.
WSP'S NET-ZERO TARGET IS APPROVED
In support of reaching net-zero, WSP now has approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi.
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Windpeshi Wind Farm ----------------------------------------- LOCATION La Guajira, Colombia ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Enel Green Power ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — 59.1 km 220 kV connection line — 200 MW capacity — 45 wind generators — One booster station—Transmission line — $254 million value (USD) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Bermuda 6 MW Solar PV Procurement -----------------------------------------
Environmental Feasibility Study for Small Nuclear Modular Power Implementation -----------------------------------------
LOCATION St. David’s Island, Bermuda -----------------------------------------------------------------------
CLIENT Government of Bermuda -----------------------------------------------------------------------
LOCATION Gulf Coast, US -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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— Dow and X-energy intend to deploy small modular nuclear technology to help Dow advance its carbon emissions reduction goals. — WSP is working with Sargent & Lundy to provide environmental feasibility studies and environmental report schedule development for the proposed deployment. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
— Compared the technical performance of various solar PV equipment types and configurations — Close coordination with Bermuda Electric Company -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Our Future Ready Solutions WSP has delivered thousands of projects on schedule and within budget, while ensuring that all operational requirements are safely met. We take pride in the long-lasting relationships with our clients, building our processes around trust and excellent service delivery. We go beyond the goal of meeting technical requirements, adding value through unique, strategic solutions that provide cost and schedule benefits to our clients. We combine high-level advisory solutions with practical insight to assist clients at any stage of a project’s life cycle. Below are links to Program and Construction Management services highlighted for future Dow projects. ° PMIS Development ° Project Controls, Master Scheduling and Claims/Risk ° Zero-Emission Fleet Conversion
Program and Construction Management In our DNA for decades.
o Global Program Management and Construction Management Services
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OUR REPUTATION
OUR PEOPLE
WSP’s global program and construction management expertise spans decades and supports clients across every market — transportation, buildings, energy, federal, water and environment. We collaborate closely with our public and private clients to execute complex, multiphase programs, ensuring effective project delivery from beginning to end.
Our trademark is to deliver industry-leading services worldwide. Our experienced program and construction management professionals assess and understand your priorities, while appraising the technical, environmental and commercial issues surrounding each project.
MAKING SAFETY PERSONAL Valuing our people, our greatest asset, means that good health, safety, and wellbeing practices are woven into the fabric of our culture.
Promoting a Safe Workplace | WSP
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Tetra Pak’s First Polish Production Plant -----------------------------------------
Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory (SEEL) -----------------------------------------
I-75 Construction Management ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Michigan, United States ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — Oversight and communication (public outreach) services on large-scale reconstruction and rehabilitation project — 23 miles of roadway, 65 bridges rehabilitated, guardrail replacement, signal upgrades, signing and pavement markings — Project cost $270 million USD, expected completion in 2025 — Inspection of concrete paving, grading, cement treated base (CTB), drainage and signals ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
LOCATION Olsztyn, Poland -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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— EPCM contract — 12,000 m2 site — $25 million value (EUR) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
— New laboratory for electromobility to strengthen the competitiveness of the Swedish vehicle industry — WSP multi-disciplinary strengths — Three-part commission covered equipment, the building and project management -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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A broader view —
Inclusion and Diversity Embracing an inclusive and diverse culture that promotes equity and equality.
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Our I&D approach is crucial to fostering our full potential, innovative capacity, competitiveness and our attractiveness as an employer. Our long-term vision is to achieve recognition as an inclusive workplace where our people promote an authentic culture.
Our I&D global strategic plan drives change and leverages the strength of WSP I&D representatives in our regions created our strategic plan around five core goals (listed below) to engage the entire workforce and incorporate all voices, ideas, differences and beliefs.
Fostering a trusting workplace We provide a safe and trusting work environment for all our people. Speaking up
WSP is committed to promoting a culture that empowers its people through the provision of a work environment where Inclusion and Diversity (“I&D”) are both expected and valued. Our approach to I&D is part of our wider commitment to ESG matters. True to our guiding principles, we are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues and embrace diversity. We strive for a sustainable work environment, ensuring the inclusion of our employees of all gender identities, ages, races, ethnicities, national origins, cultures, religious, political beliefs, languages, education levels, socioeconomic backgrounds, family or relationship statuses, sexual orientations, genetics and/or disabilities. When building teams, it is imperative for us to include people from different backgrounds and value their perspective because diversity in thinking will bring innovative solutions. To deliver holistic, forward-thinking solutions, we hire and equally develop diverse groups of professionals.
In each global region, we seek to show representation of the community which we serve. We are designers and innovators for diverse communities and so understanding their makeup, cultural differences and aspirations for the future will ensure we strike the right balance in our teams and with our clients. This will be different for each country, but at the heart of what our culture demands is that we all create a sense of belonging for our clients and each other at WSP. Like Dow, we believe that supporting and promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace allows our employees to tap into their full potential by feeling valued and knowing that they are an integral part of the organization.
Abiding by our guiding principles, we accept no compromise when it comes to our ethics and inclusive behavior, and we enable our people to feel at ease to speak openly. Managing fairly We ensure equal opportunity and fairness in a consistent manner. Growing stronger together As a global community, we celebrate our differences and share our learnings.
— Cultivate an inclusive culture — Retain our diverse workforce — Attract diverse talent — Involve leadership at all levels — Lead the industry in I&D
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HS2 Station Old Oak Common ----------------------------------------- LOCATION
Raleigh Equitable Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Raleigh, North Carolina, United States ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT City of Raleigh ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — Equitable development around transit study — Identified growth and affordability goals along future bus rapid transit (BRT) corridors — Provided a transit-oriented development (TOD) framework ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Fosters ‘Hope and Healing’ ----------------------------------------- LOCATION Charlottesville, Virginia, United States ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIENT University of Virginia -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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— Community Impact Award — Designed with inclusion and accessibility — Immersive virtual reality, eye tracking and wayfinding — Combined cutting-edge technologies to provide accurate, objective and inclusive decision-making during design — Supported community engagement strategy -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS — Formally acknowledges the work and the individual lives of the enslaved African Americans who built and sustained everyday life at the University of Virginia -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
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WSP and Dow align culturally through our engineering excellence, accountability and inclusion.
Our shared values, world-leading reputations, diverse expert networks and client-driven solutions will assure a WSP/Dow partnership will benefit global communities for decades to come.
Engineering Excellence — World leading and globally recognized — Future-focused — Pioneering continuous growth and innovation
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Accountability — Humble problem solvers — Responsible — Diverse, dedicated and accountable for tomorrow
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Inclusion — Embrace diversity — Creative fresh perspectives — Transformative societal changes for a better world
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