Insights for what's next

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

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Thought Leadership

The future of airport decarbonization: Key insights from landside electric vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport

Pioneering airports globally are tackling the rising complexity and uncertainties of transitioning to new forms of energy within the decarbonization challenge, and electric vehicles are a critical starting point for success. Capability Lead for Future Mobility, Alec Curley, and Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning, Hermann Maier, share five critical insights from their Landside Electric Vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport Limited.

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Thought Leadership

Jacobs, Electreon & the state partner to advance in-road inductive charging technology in Michigan

The Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) recognized Jacobs for teaming to deploy one of the first public wireless and in-road wireless systems for charging electric vehicles. In a follow-on CCBJ article, Jacobs Market Leader and Senior Project Manager Andy Wolpert answered questions about the award-winning project. Read the full article in this repurposed version on jacobs.com.

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Thought Leadership

Scaling solutions for PFAS reduction

Decisive action is needed to reduce the risk of PFAS-containing products and their impact on human health and ecosystems. By working collaboratively, we can manage PFAS across its full lifecycle, from phase-out of specific products to site remediation, drinking water treatment and waste management.

Dora Chiang
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Q&A

Changing the world: How Charu Kukreja accepted the challenge

When it comes to transportation, solutions today must be multi-modal, meaning fossil-fuel burning single-occupancy vehicles are only one element of the story. Charu Kukreja shares how she's reimagining transportation solutions in Los Angeles to create more sustainable, equitable communities through innovative urban greening initiatives.

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Applying global PFAS insights in UK and Europe: Creating a cross-sector solution for success

The rising impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is arguably the greatest remediation and regeneration challenge our world has faced in the last 50 years. Add in the complexity of fast-changing regulation and compliance, and we’re collectively facing a moving, morphing target — just like the chemicals that make up PFAS. The answer lies in an innovative mix of talent, technology and industry collaboration, and Jane Thrasher, director of land quality and ground contamination, is pioneering the ideal formula.

Jane Thrasher
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A view on the future of transmission & distribution: A Q&A with Freddie van der Linde

The future of our world – economically, socially, technologically and environmentally – hinges on the evolution of energy systems, networks and infrastructure. In this Q&A, we connect with Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Transmission & Distribution Freddie van der Linde to discuss the trends and opportunities ahead for transmission and distribution and how we’re tackling the energy challenge in a changing world.

Freddie van der Linde
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A view on the future of environmental planning: A Q&A with Zein Mocke

As our clients and communities plan for a sustainable future, Jacobs Global Solutions Director of Environmental Planning Zein Mocke and his team help them navigate cross-market connectivity and achieve environmental planning success. Whether connecting our team of professionals with the right communities or staying ahead of regulatory changes, Zein and our global network develop the best solutions for clients and the environments they serve.

Zein Mocke
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Q&A

Changing the world: How Emily Sanders and Cory Hinds accepted the challenge

The island of Guam has multiple initiatives to improve resiliency and sustainability across different sectors, such as decarbonizing its energy grid and tackling waste problems which impact residents. Emily Sanders and Cory Hinds are developing strategies to help the Port of Guam improve resiliency and sustainability for the island.

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A view on the future of consulting & advisory: A Q&A with Professor Polycarp Sam Luke

As clients and communities face global challenges and opportunities related to digitization, automation, climate change, decarbonization and aging infrastructure, Jacobs Global Director of Strategic Consulting & Advisory Solutions Professor Polycarp Sam Luke and his team address our client’s most pressing challenges. In this Q&A, Polycarp Sam discusses how he applies a systems-thinking approach to develop holistic and sustainable solutions to ensure long-term resilience and success.

Professor Polycarp Sam Luke

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