Sustainability
30 Results
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Sumaq Wasi Housing: Beating the Cold
In this three-part series, Bechtel's Heloisa Schmidt, manager, Corporate Sustainability, and Mellissa Case, sustainable development manager, Mining and Metals, share their on-the-ground experiences in Peru talking to Bechtel colleagues, partners, and community members. In this first installment, learn about the innovative partnership that is helping to protect indigenous families from extreme frost in the remote Andes.
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Engineering Sustainable Battery Factories
Bechtel experts say early alignment on sustainability goals “is essential” when building EV battery and battery materials facilities.
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One Team, One Dream – How an Inspirational Project United Bechtel Colleagues with an Entire Rwandan village
In June 2023, fifteen Bechtel volunteers travelled to Nyanza, Rwanda to build a 140-metre suspension bridge in partnership with Bridges to Prosperity, a nonprofit organization that connects rural communities through trail bridges.
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Human Design and Systems Thinking for Social Impact
Read how bechtel.org, the Peruvian government, and Pontifical Catholic University of Peru are working together to deliver a comprehensive solution to the extreme frost that has affected thousands of indigenous Peruvians.
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Busting perceptions to shape better performance
The lack of diversity in the EPC industry impacts our ability to better problem solve and innovate. Attraction and retention are two key issues. In Australia, we are partnering with several organizations that are aligned with our core values such as Engineering Aid Australia and STEM Returners.
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Five ways to build supply chain resiliency
The COVID-19 pandemic shook global supply chains to their core.One benefit of this disruption: if not for the supply chain deficiencies that were pushed harshly into view with the pandemic, we wouldn’t have promptly identified and embraced essential new demands like sustainability. Bechtel is leveraging our legacy and learnings to ensure more resilient and sustainable supply chains going forward.
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Jarrod Beezley on reconciliation action in Australia
Kabi/Bundjalung artist Jarrod Beezley discusses the symbolism of art in reconciliation action in Australia.
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Scaling solar – How can we build responsibly?
Learn how Bechtel is working with the solar industry to responsibly build the clean energy future, creating access and opportunities for communities across the globe.
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bechtel.org integrating civil infrastructure with nature-based solutions to bolster flood resilience in India
Learn about bechtel.org’s latest project focused on reducing flood risks in the Indian state of Kerala.
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Taking the reconciliation challenge in Australia
Read more to learn about our commitment to making reconciliation part of our workplace culture and decision-making processes by developing a Reconciliation Action Plan for Australia.
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Engineering a different mindset in our path to net zero
Learn how engineers are figuring out how to sustainably build more infrastructure while reducing their carbon footprint.
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Department of Defense secures water sustainability at new facilities
Read more about how the Department of Defense secures water sustainability at new facilities.
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Heading to net zero: rethinking how we do infrastructure
Bechtel's CFO, Catherine Hunt Ryan discusses how achieving a net-zero future requires the EPC industry to adapt to the changing environment.
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Small plastics, big impact
Learn how recycling bottle caps are improving the lives of people with disabilities in Serbia.
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Jana Island Beach Clean Up: An Interview with Rami Halabi
Listen to Bechtel's Rami Halabi discuss how our colleagues on the Jubail project were recognized for their Jana Island beach cleanup as part of Saudi National Day.
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Breathing digital life into a small town with the world’s greenest data center
Learn more about Bechtel's partnership with Nautilus to build more sustainable data centers around the world.
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Building sustainable, high-performance data centers – a conversation with Jim Connaughton, CEO of Nautilus
Listen to Peter Nelson, director of infrastructure development at Bechtel Enterprises, as he sits down with Jim Connaughton, CEO of Nautilus Data Technologies, to talk about our new partnership to build sustainable data centers together.
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Green financing: A look at the history and the options available for developers
Learn more about green financing opportunities for owners and developers.
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What sustainability teaches us about diversity and inclusion
Read more to learn how diversity and inclusion and sustainability are intertwined within the Engineering Procurement and Construction industry.
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Disrupting Cooling Technology: Accelerating the Path to Net Zero
Bechtel is disrupting cooling fundamentals with our novel cycle technology. Crescendō targets improved cooling performance with its breakthrough architecture, commanding greater energy and cost efficiencies to meet growing demands globally.
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Backing clean energy for Southeastern Europe
Read more on how Chris Jennions, Bechtel’s head of business development for the EAMS region, discusses backing clean energy for Southeastern Europe.
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Supplementing freshwater supplies through desalination
Bechtel examines using desalination to decrease the levels of water stress and release available resources for human consumption
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New LNG Facility is Helping to Bring Clean Energy to the World
Read here to learn how Bechtel has partnered with Cheniere Energy to bring clean energy to the world.
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UPF Diverts 97 Percent of Waste from Landfills
The Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) Project has recycled or reused nearly 194 million pounds of materials in the last five years.
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Balancing Economic Growth with Low Carbon Energy Solutions
Making coal-fired power plants cleaner and affordable as part of the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
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2017 Sustainability Report
How we deliver projects for our customers matters just as much as what we deliver.
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Protecting More Than Public Health and Safety
The Pueblo chemical agent destruction pilot plant was built with community input. It began operations in 2016 to safely destroy chemical agents.
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Designing a Sustainable Future
See how companies are drawing on their resources to set and meet ambitious targets for the good of the planet.
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What’s next for Bechtel’s sustainability
For Bechtel, building a more sustainable future means having a relentless commitment to innovation.