Get in touch News room Offices English Trends Markets Services Projects About us Careers SUSTAINABILITY COP26: Catalysing action on climate change To deliver change in a sustainable way Climate change is driving governments and industries worldwide to rethink and reinvent how they operate. Attaining net zero and achieving climate resilience are global urgencies. Not even a global pandemic has slowed the impending threat climate change poses to life on earth. COP26 highlights a pivotal moment for the UK, Europe and the globe. Now is the time to act on climate change. But there is no silver bullet. Every organisation must find their own way to deliver tangible improvements and define their own strategic roadmap. This can’t be done in isolation: collaboration is essential. Only by bringing together thought leaders, technology excellence and real-world best practice can we hope to resolve the challenges ahead. Your partner in reaching net zero We lead by example. We have signed up to the Pledge to net zero - which aligns to COP26 goals - and our corporate vision to Enhance Society Together. In every project we seek to deliver net gains in safety, wellbeing, resources and environmental benefit. Our track record in the consent and delivery of over 50% of the UK’s offshore wind capacity gives us unrivalled contacts and insights in the renewables sector, and our work with local government in many locations positions us well in terms of policy knowledge and public sector contacts. With over 140 years’ experience with flood defence, maritime resilience, transport innovation and sustainable infrastructure, we were delivering climate resilience solutions long before the phrase was coined. Today, we combine this experience with the latest digital skills, tools, techniques and consultancy methods to help bridge the gap between physical and digital worlds – and ensure we’re a dedicated digital transformation partner you can depend on. Craig Huntbatch Executive Director The journey to resilient net zero Meet our Net Zero experts Contact us OUR EXPERTISE TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE The COP26 goals are closely aligned to the areas where we specialise. The stated goals for the conference are to secure global net zero by mid-century; to protect communities and habitats; to mobilise finance and to work together. Energy transition We combine technical expertise with management consultancy to support our clients in the transition towards a low carbon economy. We work on a large variety of projects, from large and technically challenging offshore wind projects to smaller scale hydrogen production and tidal energy generation - giving us a unique appreciation of the priorities and needs of different scale projects. Discover our energy expertise SEE HOW WE IMPACT SOCIETY WITH OUR ENERGY TRANSITION PROJECTS Countering effects of ocean acidification in hydrogen production Royal HaskoningDHV leads North Falls offshore wind farm EIA and HRA Supplying Dutch industry with emission-free hydrogen COP26 – A turning point for the planet? Resilient infrastructure Climate resilience is much more than defending against unpredictable weather. A holistic approach is crucial to assess both the immediate risks of a climate emergency and the secondary threats such as loss of power, transport infrastructure issues and technology breakdown. Our tools and experience enable us to build a detailed and accurate map of the potential risks and mitigations to infrastructure at every level, tailored to individual organisations through to national and international ecosystems. Discover our infrastructure expertise SEE HOW WE IMPACT SOCIETY WITH OUR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Kaumera Nereda® Gum Carbon bookkeeping system for infrastructure projects Room for the river Sustainable coastal protection plan for the cities of Tacloban and Palo Filipinas A UK first - sandscaping: building with nature in Bacton, Norfolk Sustainable industry Managing the ever-increasing pressure of legislation and customer and investor expectations is a growing challenge for organisations all over the globe. The risks span many areas from climate risk to health and safety, human rights to environmental compliance. We mitigate threats and seize opportunities across all areas to drive improvement, efficiency and sustainability. Discover our sustainable industry expertise SEE HOW WE IMPACT SOCIETY WITH OUR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY & BUILDING PROJECTS An energy neutral brewery for the future Facilities management portal helps ASML achieve more than 25 percent energy reduction Dynamic Roadmap to low-carbon real estate for Amsterdam universities Master plan sets Chemelot on track to achieve ambitious sustainability vision Stunning transformation of Ede-Wageningen station is multi-functional and future-proof Green ports As market leaders in port operations and environmental assessment, with more than a century’s expertise in the maritime environment, we are well equipped to help port clients meet the challenges presented by climate change. Having delivered a wide range of port infrastructure and planning projects across the globe, we understand the challenges of operating efficiently, delivering growth and improving sustainability in a sensitive marine environment. Discover our Green Ports expertise SEE HOW WE IMPACT SOCIETY WITH OUR GREEN PORTS PROJECTS Pioneering air quality improvements for major UK ports Providing sustainable energy to ports Healthy, safe cities By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, creating pressure on resources, transport, water, space, environmental quality, education and healthcare. A multi-disciplinary approach is required to work with the community and understand their needs and preferences in transforming fast-growing urban areas into sustainable, low-carbon, healthy places to live. Read our blog: Creating positive change with clean Air Zones Read our blog: Helping UK cities bid for Transforming Cities Fund Discover our resilience in cities expertise SEE HOW WE IMPACT SOCIETY WITH OUR HEALTHY & SAFE CITIES PROJECTS Adaption strategy for Zwolle Clean mobility The shift to zero carbon transportation is essential if we are to achieve the COP26 vision. But there are many challenges to overcome. We have the expertise and contacts in sustainable transport planning, active travel, smart mobility, development planning and engineering to shape realistic strategies to create the sustainable transport networks of tomorrow. READ MORE ABOUT CLEAN MOBILITY The road to NetZero - A long-awaited plan for transport decarbonisation The role of road safety in delivering UK decarbonisation The Sum Total of Zero: Funding Transport Decarbonisation Decarbonising the Strategic Road Network Five actions the government can take today to decarbonise transport Climate risk management We help organisations at every stage of their climate risk management process; beginning with an evidence-based understanding of where, when and why they are exposed to catastrophic risk and progressing through risk reporting & regulatory declarations, preparing for disaster response, informing insurance decisions and ultimately real world risk engineering to keep your people and assets safe from severe weather events. 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