Aecon Group has announced that it has been named among Canada’s Greenest Employers.

The list is compiled annually by editors of Mediacorp Canada, and recognizes companies that lead the nation in creating an organizational culture of environmental awareness and developing exceptional sustainability initiatives.

The award committee lists several reasons for the company’s inclusion, including Aecon’s formal policies to minimize the environmental impact of its operations, and the fact that its employees are encouraged to make environmentally friendly choices outside work, and by providing up to $400 annually to support home improvements related to sustainability, sustainable transportation or resiliency.

Other construction-sector businesses named to the 2025 list are architects Diamond Schmitt Architects, Perkins&Will Canada, WalterFedy and HDR, Inc.; engineering companies GHD Ltd. and Hatch Ltd.; general contractors PCL Construction and Pomerleau Inc.; and retailers Home Depot Canada and RONA.

“Aecon is proud to be named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, demonstrating our success in implementing internal practices and fostering external partnerships that drive excellence in what we build and how we build it,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, President & Chief Executive Officer, Aecon Group Inc.

In 2024, 59% of Aecon’s revenue was linked to sustainability projects related to climate change mitigation, energy transition, renewable energy and essential water resource management. These included the Oneida Energy Storage Project, the Darlington New Nuclear Project, and the Bruce Power and Darlington nuclear refurbishments in Ontario, while bringing new hydroelectric capacity to British Columbia through the completion of the Site C Generating Station and Spillways Civil Works Project.

Aecon also progressed multiple urban transportation projects in Ontario, the Réseau express métropolitain in Québec, and the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Stations Project in British Columbia.

The latest edition of the company’s Sustainability Report highlights its commitment to sustainability, as well as initiatives to reduce emissions and embed sustainable innovation throughout its operations.

To date, Aecon has achieved a 34% cumulative reduction since 2020 in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions based on intensity-based targets relative to revenue, surpassing its 30% reduction target in advance of the 2030 target date.

“We’re pleased to underscore our role as an innovative partner in delivering major infrastructure projects – working seamlessly with our clients, partners, suppliers, Indigenous Rights-holders, and communities to pursue shared goals in advancing the energy transition and building what matters to enable future generations to thrive,” said Prabh K. Banga, Vice President, Sustainability, Aecon Group Inc.

Aecon has also been designated as a Supply Change Indigenous Procurement Champion by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and procured $127 million of goods and services from the Indigenous economy in 2024.