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Protecting the Thames Estuary: Modeling to provide a reliable evidence base to safeguard millions of residents and billions in assets

The Thames Estuary is home to 1.51 million people and more than £400 ($546) billion-worth of assets that are at risk from tidal flooding. To address this challenge, Jacobs and JBA Consulting are leading the Thames Estuary 2100 Modelling Project for the Environment Agency — a key pillar of the Thames Estuary 2100 strategy. The project strengthens understanding of flood risk and provides the robust evidence base needed to guide smarter decisions that protect homes, safeguard critical infrastructure and support sustainable growth. By delivering trusted and unified insights for climate resilience, it’s helping to build a safer future for one of the principal development areas in southern England.
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Jacobs’ data center digital twin featured in NVIDIA GTC keynote

During NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote presentation at the company’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) on Monday, March 16, 2026, the founder and CEO highlighted Jacobs. The NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint and libraries now features a Jacobs Data Center Digital Twin solution that enables developers and owners to plan, simulate and optimize gigawatt-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, known as AI factories, in a virtual environment – improving time to first revenue, efficient energy performance and resilient long-term operations.
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Jacobs recognized for advancing climate resilience and environmental innovation

Jacobs has received five Environmental Business Journal and Climate Change Business Journal awards, recognizing[RK1.1] global leadership in climate resilience infrastructure, digital innovation, nature-based solutions and data-driven decarbonization, along with a lifetime achievement honor for industry leadership.
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Zero Emission Bus Parked In Lot Courtesy of VTA

Santa Clara Valley Transportation authority adopts zero-emission bus blueprint

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has unanimously adopted a comprehensive Zero-Emission Bus Transition Blueprint developed by Jacobs. This plan maps out the agency’s path to convert its bus fleet to zero emissions by 2040—setting the stage for cleaner transit, smarter infrastructure and long-term energy resilience in Santa Clara County. Read on to learn about this plan, what it means for VTA, and how it was developed.

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Jacobs declares quarterly dividend

The Board of Directors of Jacobs has declared a quarterly cash dividend payable to shareholders in the amount of $0.32 per share of Jacobs common stock. This dividend will be paid on June 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 23, 2025.

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Jacobs Solutions announces special dividend of 7,299,065 shares of Amentum common stock

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has unanimously adopted a comprehensive Zero-Emission Bus Transition Blueprint developed by Jacobs. This plan maps out the agency’s path to convert its bus fleet to zero emissions by 2040—setting the stage for cleaner transit, smarter infrastructure and long-term energy resilience in Santa Clara County. Read on to learn about this plan, what it means for VTA, and how it was developed.

WTS Employer of the Year

Empowering women, shaping transportation: Jacobs named WTS employer of the year

Jacobs has been named WTS Employer of the Year for the second year in a row, recognized at the 2025 WTS Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada for our commitment to leadership and inclusive practices in transportation. Alongside this recognition, Jacobs is presenting three impactful conference sessions, highlighting the importance of mentorship in fast-growing organizations.

Sound Transit: Downtown Redmond Link Extension

Downtown Redmond Link Extension: A new era of connectivity

The Downtown Redmond Link Extension opened May 10, bringing two new stations and faster, more sustainable transit options. Spanning 3.4 miles, this new connection brings fresh opportunities to the Redmond community, connecting people with increased options for recreation, retail and critical healthcare and support services. With Jacobs leading final design, the project is a standout for environmental stewardship, seismic resilience and community impact.