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Building a Sustainable Future

The infrastructure we build is vital not only to meeting today’s needs but also to addressing tomorrow's complex challenges. In addition to building infrastructure of the future, we're also committed to reducing our own impact by acting responsibly in every aspect of our business. Our sustainability strategy focuses on two key areas— what we build and how we build it.

REPORT COVER THUMB

Read the complete 2022 Sustainability Report.

Learn about our commitment to sustainability in what we build and how we build it, as we focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future. The report also outlines how we’re operationalizing sustainability and actively working with clients on energy transition projects.

RoadToNetZero

Hosted by Aecon’s VP of Sustainability, and SVP of Investor Relations & Corporate Development, Road to Net-Zero explores our journey toward achieving carbon neutrality and our leadership in embracing sustainable construction practices.

Road to Net-Zero Podcast 

Aecon is committed to sustainability in what we build and how we build it, as we continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.
Jean-Louis Servranckx, President & CEO

What we Build

We work with our clients to deliver infrastructure projects that are driving the transition to a net zero future. We do so through a single point of entry called Aecon Sustainability Solutions.

Aecon Sustainability Solutions

We’re proud to partner with our clients to advance critical infrastructure projects and build a sustainable future. Our Aecon Sustainability Solutions business model helps our clients navigate the complexities of a transformational energy market. We provide a single point of entry to Aecon’s diverse capabilities and ensure integrated project management throughout the project lifecycle. This means greater client responsiveness and consistent on-time project delivery.

Green Energy Solutions 

We have a strategic focus on clean energy and climate change, and deliver green energy solutions that leverage our in-house design and engineering, trusted industry partnerships, and proven track record to provide a range of services:

  • Home Energy Consultation 
  • Efficiency Retrofits and Upgrades  
  • Solar and Geoexchange Renewable Energy Solutions 
  • Electrification Support: Electric Vehicle Charging, Heat Pumps
  • Energy Management: Battery Storage, Home Automation, Load Management

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Sustainability Capabilities

We offer a full suite of sustainability solutions related to climate change adaptation and mitigation, pathways to net-zero and sustainable construction. 

Climate Adaption and Mitigation
  • Water & Wastewater  
  • Sustainable Transportation   
  • Power Generation 
  • Industrial Process and Production 
  • Critical Resource Mining and Processing 
Pathways to Net-Zero 
  • Geoexchange Systems 
  • Green Home Energy Services  
  • Battery Storage 
  • Carbon Capture (CCS/CCUS) 
  • Microgrids 
  • District Energy  
  • Nuclear Power 
  • Hydrogen Power   
  • Tidal Energy 
  • Methane Pyrolysis 
  • Electrolysis 
  • Hydrogen Fueling Networks 
  • Pumped Storage  
  • Hydroelectricity 
  • Wind Energy 
  • Solar Energy 
  • Biomass/Bio-fuels 
  • Waste Heat Recovery
  • Natural Gas & Renewable
  • Natural Gas Electrification 
  • Cogeneration / CHP 
  • Landfill Gas Recovery 
  • Critical Mineral Mining and Production 
  • Hydrogen Production 
  • Steam Methane Reforming 
Sustainable Construction 
  • Sustainability and Environmental Management Plans 
  • LEED and Envision Requirements Support  
  • Sustainable Project Financing & Funding 
  • BIM in Sustainable Construction 

How we Build

Meeting our own Sustainability Goals

In addition to providing sustainability solutions for our clients, we're also committed to reducing our own environmental impact by acting responsibly in every aspect of our business. Along with our partners, clients, and leading-edge suppliers, we’re building thriving communities and playing a vital role in the transition to a net-zero economy. Aecon has made significant progress toward achieving one of the most ambitious GHG reduction targets in the construction industry - to reduce our direct CO2 emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. In 2021, we proudly achieved a 15 per cent year-over-year CO2 emissions reduction on an intensity basis and completed a comprehensive GHG inventory, which now includes a scan of indirect (Scope 3) emissions.

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Operationalizing Sustainability

Aecon is committed to driving positive environmental change.

As we deliver complex projects across Canada and internationally, we work to measure and mitigate the environmental impacts of our own equipment, facilities and processes.

We are focused on:

  • Implementing an enterprise-wide environmental management system
  • Making responsible and conservative use of resources, including energy, water and raw materials 
  • Understanding and reducing potential contributions to climate change and assessing our climate change risks
  • Minimizing waste
  • Respecting biodiversity across terrestrial, aquatic, and marine habitats, especially in protected area
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Environmental Management

Aecon is committed to complying with all regulatory requirements, minimizing environmental impacts from our activities, and preventing pollution across the jurisdictions in which we operate. 

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Contact Our Team
Aecon Sustainability Solutions and Green Home Energy Services

Eric MacDonald
EVP, Utilities
(416) 297-2600  
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Aecon’s Sustainability Strategy
Prabh Banga

Prabh Banga
Vice President, Sustainability
(416) 297-2600  
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