DALLAS, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On the
50th anniversary of Earth Day, Jacobs (NYSE:J) released
a Climate Action Plan that outlines the commitments the company is
making to help abate the climate crisis.
Jacobs' Climate Action Plan commits to help solve the climate
crisis by achieving and maintaining 100% renewable energy, net zero
carbon for the company's operations and business travel in 2020 and
carbon negative for its operations and business travel by 2030.
"Today, we reveal a plan that sets us apart – capturing the
shared passion, pride and drive of our people as we work to
preserve our planet for future generations," said Jacobs Chair and
CEO Steve Demetriou. "From the way
we operate our business, to the work we perform with clients and
other organizations, Jacobs' Climate Action Plan details how we
will continue to make a positive environmental, societal and
economic difference for businesses, governments and communities
around the world."
The Climate Action Plan commitments and supporting delivery
plans build on the foundations of Jacobs' PlanBeyondTM
strategy, which was launched in early 2019 to set out
sustainability priorities across the business and how the company
is helping sustain the planet for future generations.
The Climate Action Plan also commits us to set an ambitious,
science-based target for carbon reductions across both our
operations and supply chain emissions by 2030. Jacobs' biggest
opportunity to affect climate change is through the work performed
for clients – from the world's largest infrastructure projects to
mission-critical outcomes and cutting-edge manufacturing – Jacobs
is driven by its customers' most complex problems. The company was
recently recognized by Environmental Business International (EBI)
with six business achievement awards for leadership and outstanding
performance in its corporate, environmental and climate change work
in 2019. By challenging what is expected, Jacobs can better design
in resilience to the projected climate change effects and discover
a new way forward.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has already made a profound impact
on humanity and the global economy, it has shown communities,
governments and citizens that it is possible for the world to unite
together around a common cause. If people solve for climate change
with the same sense of community and urgency, with everyone looking
for new ways to commute, communicate and work, there is hope that
the climate crisis can be slowed, and ultimately, curbed. Jacobs is
doing its part to stay ahead and create these kinds of new
standards the future needs.
To see how Jacobs is working together with clients, communities
and other partnerships to address climate change for a brighter
tomorrow, visit jacobs.com/climate-action-plan to learn more.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by
solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities,
resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational
advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing,
turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for
good. With $13 billion in revenue and
a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum
of professional services including consulting, technical,
scientific and project delivery for the government and private
sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute
forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements
are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same.
Statements made in this release that are not based on historical
fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking
statements on management's current estimates and expectations as
well as currently available competitive, financial and economic
data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently
uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business
results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements,
including, but not limited to, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
and the related reaction of governments on global and regional
market conditions and the company's business. For a description of
some additional factors that may occur that could cause actual
results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 27, 2019, and in particular the
discussions contained under Item 1 - Business; Item 1A - Risk
Factors; Item 3 - Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 - Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, as well as the company's other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any
duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date
of this press release to conform to actual results, except as
required by applicable law.
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