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Employers of Choice for the 12th year in a row! 🏆🎉 Last week, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency recognised us as one of 115 organisations to hold an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for 2024. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to achieving gender equality in our workplace and promoting an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported. 🌟🤝 Our partnerships with WORK180 and Where Women Work help build our network of female talent, and our investment in structured career advancement programs for women, such as our Advocate sponsorship program and mCircles network help women to thrive. 👩💼🚀 This recognition celebrates our whole team for driving improved workplace gender equality outcomes every day. We’re committed to continuing this journey and supporting our communities and clients with their gender equality goals, too. 💪🌏 #WGEA #EmployerOfChoiceForGenderEquality #EndTheGenderPayGap

Today’s People Spotlight features Leigh Martin, an associate director and team leader from our Water business in our Australia and New Zealand region. Inspired by the glossy airplane brochures that he read in high school, Leigh decided to pursue a career in aerospace and mechanical engineering. But soon after joining this industry, he realized it wasn’t the right path for him. He took this chance to reflect on his career and explore other opportunities, joining our London team to work on the Thames Tideway tunnel — through which he found his true calling in the water sector. Six years after this career change, he has returned to his home city Melbourne, where he is helping to improve drought resilience and expand access to sustainable water supplies through major water projects such as the Upper Yarra Reservoir and Prospect Pump Station. He is also working flexibly in his role, which allows him to spend quality time with his two young children. Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/ePC5_vCQ   #AECOM #AECOMVoices

In our latest Strategy in Transit episode, discover how leaders in Toronto's transportation sector are driving energy resilience and reducing future energy demand. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) shares its multifaceted approach, including a pioneering hydrogen strategy. Toronto Pearson is set to become a hydrogen hub, with a hydrogen fill station under construction to support hydrogen-powered vehicles and the broader public. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario (MTO) highlights collaborative efforts with Metrolinx to explore hydrogen-fueled buses and trains, reinforcing the development of a hydrogen economy, while Metrolinx discusses their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency through LED lighting, solar panels, and co-generation systems in stations and facilities. Learn how these transportation organizations are balancing clean energy generation with demand reduction, adopting innovative solutions for a sustainable and resilient energy future in Greater Toronto: https://lnkd.in/e5bCWC7M #AECOM #StrategyInTransit

Increasing climate change impacts and rising infrastructure costs have required communities to prioritize water management more than ever before— and that’s made One Water approaches essential to meeting future needs, explains our One Water Global Director, Vijay Sundaram, PhD, PE.   “One Water looks at synergies and multiple water sources to cost effectively manage water, whether it is recent rainfall, impaired groundwater or treated wastewater” he writes. “The benefits of this are manifold, from environmental improvements to reducing wastage and developing a diversified and resilient portfolio. Cost and public acceptance are challenges, but today’s solutions have been proven in practice.”   Read more from Vijay on how One Water and potable reuse are redefining water management: https://lnkd.in/efhWNF8n #AECOM #OneWater

Our teams delivered a strong third quarter that extended our track record of delivering on our commitments. With quarterly records for net service revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS, we are in a leading position to deliver on growing investments in infrastructure, sustainability, resilience and the energy transition.   “As the number one ranked water, environmental engineering, transportation and facilities design firm by Engineering News-Record, along with our most recent rise to number two in Program Management, the leadership position we’ve built in each of our market sectors is unrivaled,” said Troy Rudd, our chief executive officer.   Read more in our latest release: https://lnkd.in/eF6yJiy8   Join us tomorrow at 8 AM ET for our earnings conference call: https://lnkd.in/ejT4sDcy   $ACM #AECOM #ThinkAndActGlobally

On July 30, Chief Executive of our global Water business, Beverley Stinson, participated in a private sector roundtable at the White House as part of the PREPARE Call to Action led by the U.S. Department of State and USAID. There, she met with Senior Advisor to the President John Podesta, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and leaders from other private companies participating in the PREPARE Call to Action to discuss strategies for the private sector to invest in community resilience to climate change. At the roundtable, Beverley shared AECOM’s new commitment to support PREPARE by strengthening urban resilience in developing countries through our PlanEngage digital solution. As part of this investment, we will collaborate with cities in USAID cooperating countries to share experience and capabilities in resilience planning. “For over 50 years, AECOM has been a trusted USAID partner, implementing architecture and engineering and climate change projects around the globe,” said Beverley. “We are very proud of our collaboration with USAID and to be joining hands with the Department of State and USAID to share innovative solutions that reduce the impacts of climate change in vulnerable communities.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRxmY6MM #AECOM

Studies have shown that minority and marginalized communities are significantly more vulnerable to the impacts of disasters. Using FEMA's approach as a guide, our Disaster Resilience Lead Jordanna Rubin shares five key steps for building an effective, equitable framework for disaster response and recovery at regional and local levels. “To support the most vulnerable,” she writes, “disaster planners, emergency managers and recovery professionals must prioritize equitable strategies covering pre- and post-disaster response and recovery.” Read more from Jordanna about how equity-focused strategies can shorten the disaster lifecycle, reduce disproportionate impacts and promote community resilience: https://lnkd.in/eyQ4FfnB #AECOM #SustainableLegacies #AECOMIndigenousEngagement

Today’s People Spotlight features Sean Gilchrist, an industry director from our AECOM - Water business in Australia.    Sean’s entry into the water sector began with a recommendation from his university professor — kickstarting a long and fulfilling career that's allowed him to travel the world. In his 13 years with us, he has worked in a wide range of roles, from project management to environmental engineering, wastewater treatment, impact assessments and more.    Currently, he and his team are delivering sustainable solutions that tackle water security challenges in Australia, where there are limited water resources. By diversifying drinking water sources through large-scale water recycling and desalination projects, they are helping communities become more resilient during times of drought and ensuring access to a clean drinking water supply for generations to come.    Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/ekU2VB9D   #AECOM #AECOMVoices

Launched earlier this year, our 2024 Sustainability Report underscores our most recent progress and accomplishments towards delivering a better world. From improving the diversity of our workforce to growing our ESG Advisory business and advancing our ScopeX carbon-reduction initiative, we continue to lead the industry in shaping more sustainable, equitable outcomes for clients and communities. Read the report to learn more about our latest achievements: https://lnkd.in/dHkEb6_A #AECOM #SustainableLegacies

Today’s People Spotlight features Matthew Fast, a civil engineer from our AECOM - Water business in Glasgow, Scotland.    Matthew’s fascination with water and love for problem-solving made working in the water sector a natural choice. He studied civil engineering in South Africa through a scholarship provided by AECOM and later joined our Dams and Hydropower regional team, before working remotely for our Glasgow office. In his latest role, he supports the Caledonia Water Alliance, delivering wastewater and clean water programs for Scottish Water.     He has worked on projects around the world, from South Africa to Mozambique, Wales and Scotland. Recently, he worked on the Bertha Park project, where he helped design a large-scale wastewater reinforcement sewer — the joint largest wastewater pipe in the UK.    Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/egDw_j8M   #AECOM #AECOMVoices