We are driven by our purpose of building a better future, together. This purpose motivates and guides us every day as we build people, communities and legacies. By combining our purpose with our ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship, we make a positive and lasting difference.
At a Glance: Corporate Social Responsibility Highlights
People and Communities
8.7%
voluntary
turnover rate.
0.01
lost-time
frequency rate.
$7M
donated to charitable organizations.
Environmental Stewardship
1st
residential retrofit in North America to achieve Passive House EnerPHit certification.
2020
we developed a sustainability road map to guide our efforts.
248
completed LEED projects with a total value of more than $18 billion.
Governance
Executive Sustainability Committee manages
and directs PCL’s sustainability approach.
100%
of employees completed annual Code of Conduct training.
Zero-tolerance policy
for corruption
and bribery.
The United Nations Sustainable development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a blueprint for improving health and education, reducing inequality, stimulating economic growth and dealing with climate change. We’ve aligned our strategy with the SDGs that are most relevant to our business so we can demonstrate how our work addresses some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Gender equality
PCL works hard to encourage more women to get involved in construction. We celebrate Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day every March and provide guidance and opportunities for women to advance in their careers.
Water and wastewater infrastructure plays a critical role in healthy, thriving communities. Our Civil Infrastructure Division develops innovative solutions to meet community water needs.
Clean water and sanitation
PCL helps clients deliver renewable energy sources, including solar, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal and bioenergy. Bringing renewable energy sources online provides many benefits for our clients, the environment and our communities.
Affordable and clean energy
We offer rewarding career paths and growth opportunities. We also implement community benefits and local hiring programs during construction to create more inclusive communities and meaningful jobs.
Decent work and economic growth
We embrace all aspects of innovation to build resilient critical water and transportation infrastructure and manufacturing facilities.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
PCL delivers the spaces that define the diverse fabric of our communities. We work with our clients to make cities, towns and other communities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Sustainable cities and communities
We look for opportunities to reduce waste and use construction methods and materials that minimize harmful effects on people and the environment and help our clients achieve their goals.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Partnering for
a Better Tomorrow
Building a more sustainable future requires teamwork. We continually strive to be a client-focused solution provider that delivers exceptional results to all stakeholders. We reduce the overall environmental impact of our day-to-day operations and the projects we build by maintaining strong and collaborative partnerships with clients, consultants, trade contracts, suppliers and industry associations.
How we work with
our clients to support
their climate goals
Building retrofits
Carbon capture
Embodied carbon tracking and reduction
Mass timber buildings
Net-zero carbon buildings
Renewable energy
Repowering projects
Resilient infrastructure
Small modular reactors
Water and wastewater infrastructure
At PCL, we continue to incorporate best practices that support sustainable construction. We improve our methods and processes and, as a result, limit our environmental impact, help our clients achieve their goals and positively contribute to the long-term well-being of our communities.
Learn more about our sustainability approach
Download our 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
PCL's 2021
Corporate social
responsibility Report
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