Core SDG
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OBJECTIVE
1. Advance the health, wellbeing and safety of society
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted childhood immunization programs in around 70 countries and reversed decades of global healthcare improvements. The long-term effects on the physical and mental health of society are yet to unfold, not only due to the impacts of COVID-19, but also the disruption it has caused to the population’s ongoing healthcare needs. The role that critical service providers and their associated supply chains play in sustaining public health and safety has been thrust into the spotlight. Jacobs’ Culture of CaringSM permeates beyond the boundaries of our workforce and clients, and positively influences members of broader society – touching our friends and families within the communities in which we live, work and play.
What we’re focused on
Through our market presence, we advise governments, healthcare agencies and organizations in advancing the health, wellbeing and safety of society. Specialist work includes actively supporting efforts to address the resilience and digital transformation of health systems, solving critical challenges from the pandemic such as retrofitting COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing facilities, and reducing water, energy and waste throughout the spectrum of care.
“BeyondZero®: To 2025 and Beyond” is Jacobs’ health, safety and wellbeing strategy, which drives continuous improvement in our HSE and security performance, while enhancing the wellbeing of our employees and our partners. It also includes a framework for action to protect the environment associated with our operations and build resilience. We do our best to make a positive impact, from working with our construction partners by prioritizing our communities and our environment, to contributing to global efforts to reduce suicide mortality rates.
» Target
Improve the mental health and wellbeing of One Million Lives by 2025
What comes next
- Partner with clients to develop solutions that reduce the burden from national and global health risks; improve access to essential medicines and vaccines; and improve health equity around the globe.
- Partner with clients to develop solutions that improve the environment of care for patients and clinicians, and environments for wellness, such as where we work and play.
- Provide solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of workers, increase the productivity of our design teams while adding value to our clients through reduced costs over the lifecycle of a project, through de5ign.
- Deliver on Jacobs’ Wellbeing Plan, which provides tools to support the holistic wellbeing of our employees and their families.
- Empower our operations leaders to ensure their decisions support better health, safety and security outcomes, including in contracting and supply chain management.
- Engage and support Jacobs leaders at all levels to be visibly active in BeyondZero.
In December 2020, Jacobs collaborated with global mental health professionals to launch One Million Lives – a free mental health check-in tool to enhance users’ understanding of their current state of mind and provide proactive strategies for personal mental health development.