Stantec’s 2024 Sustainability Report celebrates seven decades of impact, detailing strong financial performance alongside ambitious climate, nature and social goals. For sustainability professionals, it highlights both the evolving demands of corporate ESG and the opportunities emerging in this dynamic field.
Report Highlights
SDG-Aligned Revenue and Emissions Reductions Stantec reported that 62% of its US$7.5 billion revenue is tied to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting US$4.63 billion in sustainability-focused projects. The firm also achieved a 47% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2 and business travel emissions since 2019 and maintained operational carbon neutrality for a third consecutive year.
Nature-Based Solutions and Social Equity Through flood management in Dartmoor National Park and agrivoltaics in Italy, Stantec integrated biodiversity into infrastructure. Social impact efforts include a board composition of 44% women, fair-pay analyses, strong support for employees with disabilities and over US$54.9 million donated to community initiatives.
Governance and Accountability Stantec links executive compensation and a US$1.1 billion sustainability-linked loan to ESG KPIs, ensuring leaders are incentivized to meet climate and equity targets. Independent assurance, alignment with GRI, SASB and ISSB, plus awards from CDP and the Disability Equality Index, reinforce its credibility.
What This Means for Your Sustainability Career
The report underscores the convergence of purpose and profit—a trend driving demand for leaders who can navigate technical, social and governance challenges. Sustainability professionals should:
- Deepen expertise in science-based target setting and carbon accounting, skills increasingly sought after in roles like ESG Reporting Manager.
- Gain experience in nature-based solutions and biodiversity to support growing project pipelines in climate resilience.
- Embrace stakeholder engagement and equity frameworks, critical for positions such as Sustainability Communication Manager or Chief Sustainability Officer.
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By aligning your skills with these trends, you’ll be well-positioned to take on high-impact roles that drive both community value and business performance.
Source: https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/stantecs-2024-report-aligns-purpose-with-performance