TRC Companies, a digitally powered and environmentally focused global professional services firm, has announced its commitment to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its full value chain by 2040, aligning TRC with the most ambitious aim of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 °C.
WINDSOR, Conn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRC Companies, a digitally powered and environmentally focused global professional services firm, has announced its commitment to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its full value chain by 2040, aligning TRC with the most ambitious aim of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 °C.
To drive accountability and progress, TRC has also committed to the following 2030 targets:
- 50.6% reduction in company-wide Scope 1 and 2 emissions (offices and fleet vehicles) from 2019 levels.
- 25% reduction in company-wide Scope 3 emissions (business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods) from 2021 levels.
"As a climate solutions leader, TRC recognizes the urgent need to address climate change and its adverse effects on our planet," says Christopher Vincze, Chairman and CEO of TRC. "We must lead the way in establishing sustainable business practices and support our clients in their efforts to reduce their impact on the environment as well."
TRC has been setting and achieving goals to reduce GHG emissions since 2015. We have developed a transition plan to accelerate our progress that includes the following focus areas:
- Enhance energy management
- Expand renewable energy procurement
- Optimize fleet, including use of lower-emitting fuels and electrification
- Optimize business travel to ensure a reduced carbon footprint
- Prioritize sustainable procurement practices
"These targets are ambitious but achievable," says Karen Lutz, VP Corporate ESG/Sustainability. "TRC is committed to working with our clients to tackle climate challenges while aligning with climate science and achieving absolute reductions through our full carbon footprint."
About TRC Companies
A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a leading consulting, engineering and construction management firm that provides technology-enabled solutions to the power, infrastructure, environmental and energy markets. We serve a broad range of public and private clients, steering complex projects from concept to completion to help solve the toughest challenges. TRC is ranked #20 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States. Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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