Global integrated design firm Stantec is strengthening their commitment to helping clients and communities reach a carbon neutral, resilient future with their newly formed Carbon Impact Team, formerly the Sustainability and Building Performance Team. This cross-disciplinary team of specialists applies building science and design solutions to rapidly reduce the generation of carbon emissions in the built environment, increase resilience against climate risks, and have a positive impact on the socio-ecological health of our communities.

The Carbon Impact Team comprises experts in climate risk and resiliency, building performance modeling and engineering, energy management and building condition assessments, sustainable design and certifications, health and wellbeing consulting and certifications, and corporate ESG reporting.

The United States has rejoined the Paris Agreement which embraces the power of changing market expectations, and the belief that the transition to a carbon neutral future is inevitable. Stantec is seeing this transition accelerate in their respective markets and consulting opportunities every day. Currently over 200 municipalities in the U.S. alone, not to mention those in other countries, and key clients ranging from utilities to private companies have set net zero goals, climate action mandates, GHG reductions targets, renewables targets, or declared climate emergencies.

“Carbon emissions are responsible for climate change, which negatively impacts the health and livelihood of communities, disproportionately those communities who are most marginalized,” said Rachel Bannon-Godfrey, sustainability discipline leader for Stantec. “By more clearly aligning our work with the global market of carbon and climate market opportunities, the new Carbon Impact Team offers the design and analytics required to mitigate the impact of carbon emissions on our communities.” 

Stantec designs with community in mind and recognizes the urgency and professional responsibility of mitigating carbon emissions and their impact on the climate and communities. Our Carbon Impact Team continues to lead the professional services field in both consulting services and corporate responsibility related to sustainability. The company was recently named the fifth most sustainable company in the world and first in North America by Corporate Knights, which released its 2021 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations rankings. Companies in the Global 100 represent the top one percent of companies in the world on sustainability performance. 
 

About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. 

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. 

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media. 

For more information about Stantec’s response to COVID-19, visit Responding to COVID-19.