Introduction
PlanBeyond 2.0 is Jacobs’ sustainable business strategy. Aligned with our purpose to create a more connected, sustainable world, it is being fully integrated into our business model and company strategy. We know we will be more successful if we make decisions guided by both profitable growth and positive impact.
The legacy we want to create for future generations is one of betterment. How can we collectively leave both the planet and society better than we found them? To start, we must all evolve from the focus on minimizing negative impacts to maximizing positive outcomes.
This is not always as simple as it sounds. With development often comes unintended consequences. Balancing opportunity with risk is an ongoing challenge for us all. The more we understand and face these challenges – in collaboration with our clients and partners – the more resilient business and more sustainable future we will create.
Sustainability at Jacobs means ensuring long-term business resilience and success while positively contributing toward the economy, society and the environment.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
We continue to align our PlanBeyond strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to clearly demonstrate how we are contributing to the delivery of sustainable outcomes. All 17 of the SDGs are interconnected, and no progress can be achieved in isolation of any one goal. Based on a robust materiality assessment including engagement with stakeholders throughout our value chain, we have identified six core SDGs that are material to our business, where we can have the most influence and impact. With that said, we remain committed to contributing towards all 17 SDGs.