Environment
Climate
Progressing climate action
Our Climate Change Position Statement (CCPS) sets out the actions we’re taking in response to climate change.
Climate Change Position Statement
As the world acts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, our role is clear. We’re increasing our focus on finding solutions to help our customers decarbonize the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
We are also helping to make assets more resilient to climate change. Supporting the protection of biodiversity. Accelerating the deployment of technology and transforming the way we design, build and operate assets to ensure we’re delivering a more sustainable world.
There’s a lot of work to be done this decade. But we’re not doing it alone. Collaboration is central to our approach. We’re working with our customers and creating partnerships to find solutions that enable sustainable growth. And we’re supporting our people and communities to ensure an inclusive transition.
The actions behind our words
What we’re doing to support our climate change position statement.
Our net zero roadmap
Our net zero roadmap for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Managing climate-related risks and opportunities
We’ve been reporting on climate-related risks and opportunities for several years, as recommended by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), now incorporated into the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
We’ve started preparing for the introduction of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standard (ASRS) S2 Climate-related Disclosures.
Our risks and opportunities
Our climate-related risks and opportunities are summarized in the table below, along with the time horizon(s) in which they are likely to impact our business, under which scenario(s) they are likely to occur, and our assets and services which could be impacted.
Find out more in our Climate Change Report 2025
| Climate-related risks and opportunities | Time horizon | Scenario | Assets/services |
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| Transition climate-related opportunities | |||
| Shifting markets |
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Engineering, fabrication and construction |
| Increased demand for our climate-related services |
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Engineering, fabrication and construction |
| Transition climate-related risks | |||
| Changing pace of energy transition across markets |
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Engineering, fabrication and construction |
| Changing demand for climate-related services |
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Engineering, fabrication and construction |
| Technology investment |
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Engineering and fabrication |
| Physical climate-related risks | |||
| Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events |
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Fabrication and construction, procurement |
| Shifting climate patterns |
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Fabrication and construction, procurement |
Racing Green 1.5°C
Burnt Orange 2°C
Red Alert 3°C
| Time horizon | Definition | |
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| Short term (1 to 2 years) |
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Focusing on the immediate financial planning period. |
| Medium term (2 to 5 years) |
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Focusing on our strategic business plan in line with our ambition. |
| Long term (5 to 10 years) |
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Focusing on global trends and our net zero aspirations. |
Our scenarios
We consider both risks and opportunities to shape our adaptation and mitigation responses under different climate scenarios. These insights guide decisions on where we invest, ensuring our strategy stays resilient and future focused.
Climate scenarios considered
IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario (NZE)
IPCC AR6 C1
Pace of transition
Accelerated adoption of lower carbon technology with a government led, globally coordinated response.
Physical climate impacts
Trajectory of extreme climate events trending down, but with physical effects of climate change still prevalent.
Climate scenarios considered
IEA Announced Pledges Scenario (APS)
IPCC AR6 C3
Pace of transition
Gradual transition away from fossil fuel with pockets of global regionalization.
Physical climate impacts
Static trend of extreme climate events.
Climate scenarios considered
IEA Stated Policies Scenarios (STEPS)
IPCC AR6 C6
Pace of transition
Slow with minimal change from current policies.
Physical climate impacts
Continued escalation in intensity of extreme climate events.
Our approach to risk management
Our approach offers a robust platform to inform decision making and effective management of risks and opportunities across our business, including those related to climate.
Our risk management framework enables us to share, escalate and aggregate significant risks to ensure appropriate management and Board oversight.
Nature
Our nature roadmap was developed in FY2023, guided by the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework (GBF). We’ve progressed our understanding of our nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities in our European business as we prepare for disclosure in line with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD).
Environmental management
Managing environmental risks in the field
Our Environmental Management System (EMS) applies to all our sites and activities. Our globally consistent EMS is designed to meet ISO 14001 requirements. However, our decision to seek external ISO 14001 certification for any office or site is based on an assessment of business needs. As of 30 June 2025, we hold ISO 14001 certification at 34 of our operational sites.
Our EMS includes a series of procedures, that support management of environmental risk in the way we deliver work for our customers.
Environment
- Environmental Management Standard
- HSE Risk Management Standard
- Project specific plans
- Air quality, liquid effluent and discharge control standards
- Waste Management Standard
- HSE Decommission and Demolition Standard
Field site establishment and preparation
- Field and site-specific HSE inductions and orientations
- Camp Accommodation Facilities Standard
- Site Traffic Management Standard
- Barricade Hoarding and Barrier Standard
- Occupied facility siting checklist
Dangerous and hazardous substances
- Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Standard
- Chemical Hazard Communication Standard
- Hazardous Chemicals Information Form
- Asbestos Containing Materials Standard
- Working with and Managing Radioactive Materials Standards
Our SEAL framework
Our Safe and Sustainable Engineering for Asset Lifecycle (SEAL) framework is our approach to deliver safe and sustainable engineering outcomes to our customers and broader society.
SEAL involves a series of activities that seek to improve sustainability in the projects we execute, including:
- planning environmental and sustainability goals and aligning with the customer
- understanding the sustainability hazards and risks, including those arising from climate change, and addressing them in the design
- using our Value Improving Practices Standard to optimize energy and reduce waste
- review options to improve sustainability of the design covering energy, materials and equipment selection, water use, emissions and discharges, and social considerations.
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