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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory and Sustainability Solutions 

Managing ESG and climate risk while turning sustainability priorities into measurable value 

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Managing ESG risks is now critical to business resilience and long-term value creation. 

Jacobs enables clients to turn ESG ambition into practical action. We work with clients to identify material risks, set clear priorities and embed sustainability into decision-making — from decarbonization and nature-positive solutions to transparent reporting and performance tracking. By integrating ESG across strategy, delivery and operations, we support organizations in managing risk, building trust and delivering lasting value. 

Clear, Credible ESG Performance

Translating ESG priorities into measurable actions and transparent reporting that stand up to scrutiny 

Reduce ESG Risk and Enact Stronger Resilience

Identifying and manage climate, nature and social risks to support regulatory readiness and long-term business performance 

Accelerate Progress Toward Sustainability Goals

Advancing decarbonization, nature-positive and circular economy strategies that deliver real-world impact and long-term value 

Turning ESG ambition into measurable business performance

From emissions and strategy to reporting and finance, enabling credible ESG outcomes across the enterprise

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Decarbonization and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management

Decarbonization and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management

Quantification, management and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across client operations, value chains and projects, combining short-term action with smart planning for evolving technologies, including carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

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Sustainability Consulting

Helping organizations embed sustainability into strategy, operations and decision-making — from maturity and materiality assessments to strategy development and implementation, aligning business priorities with long-term environmental and social outcomes.

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ESG Advisory

Advancing ESG performance from strategy to reporting — strengthening governance, accelerating climate transition and delivering measurable outcomes across operations, value chains and investments.

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Sustainable Business Strategy and Development

Assessing ESG maturity and materiality, developing net-zero and nature roadmaps, and strengthening governance and performance systems to embed sustainability across the enterprise.

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Supply Chain Sustainability

Mapping supply chain risk and criticality, strengthening sustainable procurement, assessing supplier performance and driving improvement through supplier training, monitoring and corrective action programs.

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Corporate Reporting and Disclosures

Supporting ESG reporting aligned to global frameworks, developing stand-alone sustainability disclosures and helping organizations meet evolving standards and regulatory requirements with clarity and credibility.

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Sustainable Finance and Assessment

Conducting ESG due diligence and technology assessments to evaluate risks and opportunities and assessing sustainable finance to inform transactions, execution and long-term performance improvement to align capital allocation with environmental and social performance while strengthening investment credibility.

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Carbon and Sustainability Data Services

Implementation of emissions and ESG software, including electronic Greenhouse Gas Reporting Tool (e-GGRT), to support accurate reporting, tracking and regulatory compliance.

Your ESG questions, answered 

From strategy to delivery, making ESG work in practice 

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Turning ESG strategy into action starts with linking ambition to business priorities. This means setting clear, measurable targets, defining accountability and embedding ESG into core processes like capital planning, operations and supply chains. Practical roadmaps, supported by data and governance, help track progress and adjust as needed — moving ESG from a standalone initiative into day-to-day decision-making.

We support clients in managing ESG priorities across climate change, water security, waste, biodiversity, social value and governance, tailoring solutions to industry context, regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Credible ESG reporting is built on transparency, consistency and strong data. Organizations should align disclosures with recognized frameworks, establish clear data collection and validation processes and ensure governance oversight. As regulations and investor expectations evolve, regular and independent reviews ensure accuracy, build trust and demonstrate real progress.

Yes. We support decarbonization, climate resilience and clean growth strategies, including nature-based solutions and technologies such as carbon capture and storage, to help clients reduce emissions and manage climate risk.

Integrating nature and social value starts with understanding impacts and dependencies across operations and projects. Organizations can embed these priorities by setting specific targets—such as biodiversity net gain, resource efficiency or community benefits—and incorporating them into design, procurement and delivery. Collaboration with stakeholders and use of nature-based and circular solutions can help deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes alongside business performance.

Combining our advisory services with our multidisciplinary engineering capabilities, we enable clients to integrate sustainability from strategy development through design, implementation and operations. We excel at program delivery and seamlessly integrate sustainability initiatives across all facets of a client’s business.

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Jacobs Recognized for Commitment to Carbon Management

Jacobs’ carbon management capabilities and climate response ambitions recognized with carbon management verification PAS 2080:2023 in the U.K.

Jacobs to Develop ESG Framework for Water Utilities

Jacobs is leading a project funded by The Water Research Foundation that will help water utilities navigate complex ESG responsibilities.

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Meet the team

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  • Kim-Watkins
    Kim Watkins
    Global Solutions Director, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consulting and Management
  • Doug Huxley
    Doug Huxley
    Practice Leader - Climate Change and Carbon Management
  • Kevin Murphy
    Kevin Murphy
    Practice Lead, Environmental Data and Digital Solutions

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