Insights for what's next

Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.

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OneWater Reflections
Q&A

Innovations in membrane treatment

Jim Lozier looks ahead to the 2024 Membrane Technology Conference in Florida where Jacobs is presenting on the latest developments in membrane treatment, from high-recovery desalination to PFAS removal.

Jim Lozier
OneWater Reflections
Thought Leadership

Demystifying wastewater decarbonization

Jacobs Global Principal for Wastewater Energy Optimization and Decarbonization Emma Shen discusses the importance of transparent net-zero goals in the water sector that account for challenges like wastewater treatment process emissions and long-term decarbonization opportunities.

Emma Shen
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Thought Leadership

ESG materiality - what really matters?

Effectively managing Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) in any organization centers on “materiality”. In this article we explore the term, how standards and disclosures relating to materiality are changing, and what the changes means for how you approach and manage impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities in your organization.

OneWater Reflections
Thought Leadership

New CERCLA rulings for PFAS chemicals: Understanding impacts to utilities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced finalization of a rule designating two of the most-studied PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA). Jacobs Global Principal for PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Scott Grieco provides a few clarifications related to municipal utilities on the CERCLA ruling in this article.

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Thought Leadership

Co-creating sustainable water catchments

In a recent webinar series, we examined how a collaborative OneWater approach is being used to address catchment-scale water management challenges, such as flooding and droughts, in the U.K.

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Big Questions

Introducing new OneWater reflections series

In a new thought leadership series, our global water team shares how we’re developing integrated and collaborative solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges.

Q&A

Exceptional leadership by simply being himself: A Q&A with head of utilities, environment, and infrastructure in the middle east, Jonathan Chamberlain

No job is too big or challenging for Jonathan Chamberlain to tackle with his Utilities, Environment and Infrastructure team. He’s brought together people from all corners of the globe to support the Middle East, a region full of transformative projects, while gaining a reputation for delivery excellence. Jonathan shares his highlights on what it takes to succeed as a leader while navigating global and regional changes on some of our world’s most impressive infrastructure.

Jonathan Chamberlain
Q&A

Keeping the lights on: A Q&A with Ben Dombrowski

Meet Jacobs Mechanical Engineer Ben Dombrowski who has worked with Jacobs his whole 10+ year career to serve energy industry clients such as the Department of Defense (DoD) on the mission toward more resilient, sustainable energy and power.

Ben Dombrowski
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Big Questions

Confronting climate change with OneWater

Joseph Danyluk, Jacobs OneWater director, reflects on a discussion at the NACWA Winter Conference which addressed how water utilities and the wider industry can confront a changing climate. Touching on recent examples of how Jacobs is helping our clients advance climate response efforts, he shares how collaboration will continue to be critical not only as we manage the impacts of climate change, but also explore how water connects us, and how it affects us all.

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Thought Leadership

PFAS: Navigating the new drinking water health advisories

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released new drinking water Health Advisories for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including much lower levels for two common compounds. Jacobs assesses the implications in a new guidance document.

Q&A with Luce Bassetti U.S. Coastal Lead Houston, Texas, U.S.
Q&A

Q&A: Talking with U.S. Coastal Lead Luce Bassetti

As the lead for Jacobs’ U.S. Coastal Resiliency Program, Luce Bassetti brings a strong background in coastal modeling and resiliency planning, adding extensive international experience to Jacobs’ innovative Gulf Coast team. We sat down with Luce to talk about her work, her home base in Houston and her hopes for the future.

Luce Bassetti

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    Co-creating the world to come

    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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