Groups partner to enhance cross-sector dialogue on climate action

Jacobs and the World Climate Forum, a global initiative spearheaded by the World Climate Foundation, have signed a Global Strategic Partnership in line with the global drive to net zero and action on climate change.

Jacobs, a professional services firm that delivers impactful solutions to create a more connected, sustainable world, will draw on its experience from across the globe to enhance cross-sector dialogue between key stakeholders in order to strengthen coalitions and alliances. These dialogues will focus on transforming commitments into action that support both the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

“Overcoming the challenges behind the global transition to a net zero society is a topic we are very passionate about at Jacobs. Having already achieved Net Zero Carbon in 2020 for our operations and business travel, we are now focused on fulfilling our science-based carbon reduction targets, as well as our long-term goal to be carbon negative by 2030,” says Jacobs’ Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou.

“Beyond reducing our own carbon footprint, our Climate Action Plan recognizes that our biggest opportunity to affect climate change comes from the solutions we provide our clients – from the world’s largest infrastructure projects to mission-critical outcomes and cutting-edge manufacturing. Through Jacobs’ involvement with the World Climate Forum we aim to bring this world-class experience to advise on resilient solutions, innovative partnerships and sustainable policy and investment frameworks.”

Jens Nielsen, CEO, World Climate Foundation, adds: “We are pleased to welcome Jacobs as a Global Strategic Partner to World Climate Forum. Greater collaboration and partnership is paramount to achieving effective change that generates measurable and beneficial environmental impact, whilst also defining and setting ambition for new markets, technologies and policies to achieve the net-zero and clean economy. We are delighted to draw inspiration from Jacobs’ experience from projects around the world, as well as support their long-term goal to be carbon negative by 2030.