At Aecon, we strive to achieve value – customer, shareholder, employee, and community value in everything Aecon builds and manages. As the largest publicly traded construction and infrastructure development company in Canada, we have a shared pride in the sustainability achievements of our clients through the projects we complete.
“Undeniable environmental changes are creating a major shift in consciousness in corporations, NGO's, governments and the general public. The significance of these new realities challenges everyone to put their words into action - to do their part to ensure the sustainability of our environment within their capability. Aecon is committed to continuing and expanding our contribution to environmental sustainability."
– John Beck, Chairman and CEO, Aecon.
Sustainability is deeply imbedded in our corporate culture. Aecon believes in building relationships within communities by contributing to the areas served by our company, either by our corporate involvement or through the services we provide. Our successful sustainability initiatives include programs such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver and gold buildings, our leading anti-idling programs, renewable energy solutions, robust project-based environmental and social initiatives, community involvement, our core value of Safety First and many more. Aecon also takes pride in our charitable givings and our involvement with the communities we serve.
“At Aecon, we view the shift in global consciousness toward sustainability as an opportunity for enhancing our competitive advantage – building more value for our customers and other stakeholders, by being sensitive to sustainability impacts on the environment. In that sense, it’s an enhancement of our corporate commitment.”
– Scott Balfour, President and CFO of Aecon.
Read some of Aecon's sustainability success stories below:
Eco-Advantages of the Salmon Bridge
Derech Eretz – The Right Way Forward
Building Sustainable Value and Growth in Quito, Ecuador
Innovating a Sustainable Energy Future
Lean and Green
Safety at Work Beyond Compliance
Creating a Leaner and Greener Aecon Environment
Employee Driven Initiatives at Industrial
