WSP Climate Change and Sustainability SOQ

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

At WSP, we know that successful projects are underpinned by effective engagement with our clients and the commu nities they serve. Through collaboration with the full spec trum of diverse stakeholders and audiences, we contribute to the creation of a better future for our cities, regions, communi ties and environment. Multi-sector experience Our engagement team has a wealth of experience in developing bespoke strategies to engage and communicate with our clients’ target audiences. By involving stakeholders and communities to shape proposals in a planned and effective way, we can reduce social and reputational risk, minimize project delays and maximize stakeholder support. With well-designed engagement and communication at the front-end con tinuing throughout the mandate, we deliver successful, innovative proj ects for clients across a full range of sectors and business lines. The proof of our engagement and communication expertise is in the award-winning projects we have delivered for more than 30 years. These projects include resilient property developments, precincts and cities; major transportation and infrastructure projects; power generation and transmission solutions; and diverse initiatives and community projects for all levels of government and not-for profit organizations. The power of co-creation

The evidence shows that the most positive impacts of projects on com munities are achieved when stakeholders are part of the process from the start – from engagement around the policy through all stages of the project life cycle, from concept to delivery to decommissioning. We enable different stakeholders to help shape projects at the outset, so that our clients can make informed decisions based on the best available evidence and insight. Using a research-led approach with our trained professionals in certifications such as IAP2, we take time to un derstand the unique requirements of each client and the context of their project, as well as identify the needs and concerns of the key stakeholders and communities of interest. This enables us to position our clients’ projects and initiatives in strategic, inclusive and visually engaging ways to enable delivery.

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