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Golder Associates Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Golder Associates Corporation, commonly referred to as Golder, is a leading global engineering and consulting firm headquartered in California. Established in 1960, Golder has built a strong reputation in the environmental and geotechnical sectors, providing innovative solutions across various industries, including mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure. With a presence in major operational regions worldwide, Golder offers a comprehensive range of services, including environmental assessments, geotechnical engineering, and water resource management. Their commitment to sustainability and technical excellence sets them apart in the market, enabling clients to navigate complex challenges effectively. Recognised for their industry expertise, Golder has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying their position as a trusted partner in delivering high-quality, tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Golder Associates Corporation's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Golder Associates Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from WSP Global Inc.

Golder Associates Corporation, headquartered in Canada, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of WSP Global Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Golder Associates Corporation has not outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that its parent company, WSP Global Inc., has established various climate commitments. These include initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which are cascaded down to Golder Associates Corporation. However, specific details regarding Golder's individual targets or achievements in emissions reduction are not available. In summary, Golder Associates Corporation is part of a larger corporate family that is engaged in climate action through WSP Global Inc., but lacks publicly available emissions data and specific reduction commitments at this time.

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Scope 2
14,192,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Golder Associates Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Golder Associates Corporation's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Golder Associates Corporation's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Golder Associates Corporation is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Golder Associates Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Golder Associates Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and increased significantly since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
67%
Business Travel
12%
Employee Commuting
11%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Capital Goods
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Golder Associates Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Golder Associates Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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