"In partnership with our clients, CH2M HILL has a direct and compelling influence on about $30 billion of constructed infrastructure every year. The economic footprint of this company in just a year's time influences environmental and natural resources, growth, and jobs worldwide," said Ralph Peterson, CH2M HILL's chairman and chief executive officer.
In addition to company projects, the report shares CH2M HILL's progress toward sustainable internal operations. Highlights include the firm's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, significant increases in recycling programs, and time and financial contributions to non-profit and professional societies.
The report focuses on three main themes: the power of human intellect and ingenuity, the firm's project work that provides lasting solutions in infrastructure and natural systems, and the integration of internal and external sustainable practices reflecting the triad of economic development, social well-being, and environmental protection. Some of the innovative projects featured in the report include a sustainability plan for an organic dairy in the U.S., wireless water-saving solutions for a vineyard, waterfront revitalization in Singapore, noteworthy safety innovations for an aluminum mill expansion, post-tsunami reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka, and remediation projects that facilitate economic development.
"Sustainability-related trends -- such as global water needs, climate change, and energy demands -- have created an uncertain business environment in which new issues, legislation, stakeholder expectations, and technologies must be considered," said Andrea Ramage, CH2M HILL's Director of Sustainable Solutions. "This is true for our clients' organizations as well as for CH2M HILL. To help our clients manage these risks, CH2M HILL is devoting significant resources to staying current with these changes and formulating problem-solving strategies. Some of these strategies are inherent in the project work that is featured in the new report," added Ramage.
Learn more about CH2M HILL's Sustainable Solutions or the CH2M HILL Sustainability Report by visiting the website at www.ch2m.com/SD.
Headquartered in Denver, Colo., employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in engineering, construction and operations for public and private clients. With more than $5 billion in revenue, CH2M HILL is an industry-leading program management, construction management and design firm, as ranked by Engineering News-Record (2007). The firm's work is concentrated in the areas of transportation, water, energy, environment and industrial facilities. The firm has long been recognized as a most-admired company and leading employer by business media and professional associations worldwide. CH2M HILL has more than 23,000 employees in regional offices around the world.
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