Business Sustainability Enhancements

Construction giant Aecon Group Inc. is expanding its use of ISNetworld’s platform to ensure contractors meet its sustainability standards. In a press release from Dallas, ISN announced that Aecon will leverage new Corporate Social Responsibility tools to collect and verify data on its vendors’ environmental and social performance.

According to Aecon’s sustainability VP, Prabh Banga, this step helps align all contractors with Aecon’s decarbonization goals and safety practices. Since 2019, Aecon has used ISN’s system for contractor safety and compliance; now, it is adding ESG metrics via a 'CSR 360' review requirement for contractors. By integrating these reporting features, Aecon can better assess waste reduction, emissions tracking, and other sustainable practices across the many projects in its pipeline.

Aecon’s move reflects a broader trend of major project owners pushing ESG accountability down the supply chain. In practical terms, this could elevate the sustainability performance of hundreds of subcontractors – for instance, encouraging use of greener materials or energy-efficient equipment as a condition for doing business.

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