WSP Receives Three Prestige Industry Awards | 25th Jan 2012

WSP E&E is delighted to announce it has been selected to receive the highest honor, a Gold Award in the Consulting & Engineering: Climate Change Practice category from the CCBJ and an Industry Leadership award and a Project Merit award from the EBJ.

Our revamped PACT programme featured on businessgreen.com | 25th Jan 2012

Our award winning, world class PACT scheme is featured on the website of leading publication, Business Green.  Read the full story to find out how we've revamped the scheme. 

James Hiller, CIH, joins WSP to lead Americas Eastern Division | 20th Jan 2012

WSP is pleased to announce that James Hiller, CIH has been appointed as a Senior Vice President and will lead the Americas Eastern Division operations.

The Durban Platform - WSP's briefing on COP17 | 12th Dec 2011

Agreement without the detail. Read our one-page summary of COP17, a major political agreement that at least proved that the world has not abandoned action on climate change.

WSP re-appointed as a CDP Consultancy Partner | 17th Nov 2011

WSP is delighted to announce that it has been re-appointed as a U.S. consultancy partner to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

WSP and A-Zone Environmental Services agree to a Joint Venture under the U.S. SBA Mentor-Protégé Program | 20th Oct 2011

WSP Environment & Energy LLC and A-Zone Environmental Services LLC have confirmed a joint venture under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Mentor-Protégé Program.

WSP announces joint venture to provide engineering and consultancy services to the mining industry | 17th Oct 2011

WSP's Australian business has taken a 50% shareholding with the engineering firm TWP Australia Pty Ltd to launch a new business, TWSP Pty Ltd, creating a new, top level professional engineering consultancy to serve the mining industry.

Conflict Minerals key facts on one page | 26th Sep 2011

WSP's experts specializing in regulatory issues have issued a one page summary on the key facts that affect organizations required to report on whether their products contain Conflict Minerals.

eSight Energy partnership enhances our energy management service | 7th Sep 2011

Our new partnership with eSight Energy significantly enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive and successful energy management programmes for our clients globally.

Remediation business launched in North America | 1st Jul 2011

WSP today announces the launch of a new business operation in North America called WSP Remediation to deliver specialist turnkey environmental remediation and construction services.

White Paper issued on managing risks of natural resource processing waste | 23rd Jun 2011

Our latest White Paper positions the impacts of the environmental risks from managing wastes from mining and mineral processing. The paper outlines how planning, design and effective maintenance can manage these risks effectively.

Prestigious Brownfield award for WSP and partners for Coast Guard development | 12th May 2011

Our North American Environment & Energy business is part of the project team that has won the prestigious James D. P. Farrell Brownfield Project of the Year Award for its work on the $435m construction of the US Coast Guard HQ development in Washington D.C.

Phil Berry, former Nike Sustainability Director, joins WSP | 11th May 2011

We are delighted to announce that former Nike Sustainability Director, Phil Berry, has been appointed as a Vice-President in the Sustainability Strategy practice of our North American operation.

Confirmation of iPad competition winners | 9th May 2011

In March and April 2011 WSP ran competitions with our client base in both the UK and the US with the opportunity to win an iPad2.

WSP concludes first environmental liability transfer outside of the US | 19th Apr 2011

We are delighted to have completed the remediation of the former Kodak Imaging site in Liverpool, UK, which represents the first environmental liability transfer outside of the US.

WSP offer 'Response Check' to organizations responding to CDP | 18th Apr 2011

Our North American business is now offering a new service that provides a high-level check for organizations completing their Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2011 response.

Iconic projects feature in our client magazine, Solutions | 13th Apr 2011

We feature some of our most iconic projects in this latest edition of our client magaine, Solutions. 

WSP acquires environmental software company, Natlikan | 12th Apr 2011

WSP has today confirmed the acquisition of Natlikan, the Swedish based environmental software company. The purchase has been made by WSP Sweden AB and the business will initially be called WSP Natlikan. 

Derek Amidon, international Project & Resource Development leader, joins WSP | 23rd Mar 2011

Derek Amidon, P.E. has been named as WSP Environment & Energy's Global Service Leader for Minerals and Energy. Amidon will also be an Executive Vice President of the business and will lead WSP's Global Planning & Ecosystem Protection services.

Study for salesforce.com reveals huge carbon emissions savings from cloud computing | 11th Mar 2011

WSP has completed a leading-edge study for salesforce.com, the enterprise cloud computing company, that reveals that salesforce.com customers emit 95% less carbon, on average, by using the 'cloud' than companies running comparable on premises systems.   

Strategy key to close-out of challenging site in San Francisco Bay area | 22nd Feb 2011

A strong working relationship between WSP and the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) has secured closure of site investigation and remedial action at a 20-acre site in Pittsburg, CA.

WSP help Biflex set the standard in Wal-Mart's 'Supplier Sustainability Assessment' | 16th Feb 2011

Biflex, a leading private label manufacturer of specialist apparel, has achieved an 'above target' rating for sustainability in Wal-Mart's supplier assessment report and credits WSP for helping them shape a rigorous approach to their strategy.

Matt Gallo joins WSP's North American EH&S team | 10th Feb 2011

Matt Gallo, CPEA has joined us as a Senior Project Director in our North American operation. Matt brings 20 years of professional experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) from a consulting, manufacturing, insurance and public sector background.

Dave Meyer joins as Senior VP Business Development in N America | 24th Jan 2011

David A. Meyer has joined WSP as Senior Vice President, Business Development and Client Relations, in our North American operation. David brings almost 20 years of experience in the strategic business development of environmental services both in the U.S. and internationally.

Awards success in US - WSP win awards on major projects | 18th Jan 2011

We are delighted to announce that WSP is the recipient of two business achievement awards from the respected US publication Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) for two of our most notable environmental projects.

Factsheet published on EPA's Mandatory GHG Reporting in US | 17th Jan 2011

Our GHG emissions management specialists have posted an update on key dates and forthcoming changes to the EPA's Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule.

Delighted to win the prestigious Environmental Adviser of the Year Award for the third time in five years | 10th Jan 2011

The firm has once again shown how innovation, an expert knowledge of the sector and its breadth of service have helped clients to reach workable efficient solutions to their needs and environmental challenges...

WSP warns of tighter OSHA Recordkeeping | 7th Jan 2011

Manufacturers, organizations with large worksites and employers with high injury rates are increasingly under the microscope of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) following recent changes to the recordkeeping program.

Senior sustainability specialist joins WSP in China | 21st Dec 2010

WSP Environment & Energy (WSP) is delighted to announce that Alex Steinberg will be joining our business in China.  Alex will join WSP in the role of Principal Consultant specializing in sustainability and digital solutions.

Latest edition of our client magazine, Solutions, out now | 21st Dec 2010

Read about our brand new business stream, Future Energy; find out why India is truly inspirational; or learn how we're helping re-build Sarajevo. All this and much more in our latest edition of Solutions..

WSP alerts US industry to EPA chemical update | 1st Dec 2010

On November 26, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule to add 16 chemicals to the list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program. 

WSP publish 'top tips' on maximizing a submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project | 30th Nov 2010

Following our announcement as a U.S. consultancy partner to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), our U.S. based experts in GHG measurement and management have issued a short white paper to help organizations 'make the most' of the CDP.

Cloud Computing study for Microsoft shows dramatic reduction in carbon emissions | 5th Nov 2010

A study commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by WSP and Accenture reveals businesses choosing to run applications through 'cloud computing' can reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by a net of 30% or more, compared to traditional on-site server rooms.

Renewables special for our online client publication, Solutions | 25th Oct 2010

Our new edition of Solutions focuses on Renewable Energy and features articles and interviews with our world-leading experts, together with case studies on some of our award-winning renewables projects...

Carbon Disclosure Project announces WSP as a U.S. Consultancy Partner | 21st Oct 2010

WSP Environment & Energy (WSP) is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a U.S. consultancy partner to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

International EH&S expert Emma Farthing joins WSP | 15th Oct 2010

Emma Farthing has joined WSP Environment & Energy and will lead WSP's EH&S Strategy and Risk Management services globally.

Terry A’Hearn joins WSP Environment & Energy | 7th Oct 2010

Terry A'Hearn has joined WSP Environment & Energy (WSP) as London-based Director of WSP's new business area focused on Government and Business Innovation.

New York State makes rigorous policy announcement on green remediation | 27th Sep 2010

A new policy that all investigation and remediation projects in New York State must incorporate green remediation concepts became effective on September 17th.

Washington Business Journal presents Workplace Award to WSP | 24th Sep 2010

WSP is delighted to have scooped the 'Workplace' award at the Washington Business Journal's 'Green Business Awards' on September 24 for our ground-breaking voluntary personal carbon trading program for staff, called PACT.

Improving Indoor Air Quality with a Construction Hygiene Plan - Webinar - 27 Oct. | 23rd Sep 2010

Find out how to eliminate potential hygiene pitfalls during building design and construction by listening to WSP's experts on this industry-led seminar from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST.

Carbon measurement methodology delivered for ICT sector | 16th Sep 2010

A new methodology to calculate the carbon reducing potential of products and services from the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector has been released. WSP has been at the heart of the technical delivery.

Robert Kloepfer joins WSP as Global Director - Environment | 9th Sep 2010

Robert J. Kloepfer has joined WSP Environment & Energy as Executive Vice President and Global Director - Environment.

Senior Process Safety Specialist joins WSP in America | 2nd Sep 2010

Patricia A. Cushman, CSP has joined as a Senior Project Director in our North American operation, bringing 20 years of professional experience in the field of process safety.

WSP launches new online green product design tool | 31st Aug 2010

Did you know over 80% of  the product-related environmental impacts are locked-in at the design stage? Our new green product design tool, Product Ecology, is an easy-to-use online tool to help drive the environmental performance of products.  

WSP produces methodology relating to emissions from abandoned mines | 23rd Aug 2010

From the US, WSP inconjunction with Vessels Coal Gas, Inc. has developed a new GHG methodology for the mining industry and has had the methodology successfully validated by the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Program.

World Bank energy efficient cities project in Jordan awarded to WSP | 12th Aug 2010

WSP are developing an energy efficient urban transplant plan for Zarqa City in Jordan...

WSP to sit on panel at Annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop | 14th Jun 2010

WSP Environment & Energy have been invited to be a panelist at the Annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop being held in New Jersey, USA on June 17^th, 2010. WSP is also sponsoring the event.

New eco-design tool goes live | 12th May 2010

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new online eco-design tool enabling designers, engineers and brand owners to assess the lifecycle impacts of their products and gain valuable compliance information.

LCA for Lexmark demonstrates significant benefits in cartridge recycling | 27th Apr 2010

Our team in the US recently completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) for printing and imaging provider Lexmark International, Inc. to help them better understand the environmental impact of its toner cartridges. The study showed just how significant the benefit to the environment can be by recycling a used toner cartridge.

WSP Environment & Energy wins US Coast Guard project in Washington D.C. | 15th Apr 2010

WSP Environment & Energy's US-based team has recently been commissioned on a major excavation project for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). They have been selected as part of the team overseeing environmental compliance during a $435m construction of a new headquarters for the US Coast Guard in Washington D.C.

John Simon to present webinar on sustainable and green remediation | 24th Feb 2010

WSP Environment & Energy's John Simon is presenting a BNA webinar on Sustainable Remediation: Current Status and Future Developments on Thursday March 4th at 2pm (EST).

WSP helps clients to road-test new standards under the GHG Protocol Initiative | 16th Feb 2010

On January 20^th the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) kicked off a trial period for two newly released standards under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Initiative. 

WSP Environment & Energy’s John Simon publishes article on herbicides | 27th Jan 2010

US-based Executive Vice President John Simon, as editor of the esteemed publication Remediation Journal, has written an 'Editor's Perspective' article titled "Atrazine Becomes Important Regulatory Issue". In his article, John deals with the recent controversy behind the herbicide atrazine.

Urban Cool positioned at World Energy Summit | 24th Jan 2010

"Urban living is still the world's best model for living" declared Peter Sharratt, WSP's Global Director of Sustainability, at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on 21 January.

Two of WSP’s sustainability & energy professionals become certified Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantifiers | 21st Jan 2010

WSP Environment & Energy's Dan Sobrinski and Eric Christensen are among the first twelve people to become certified Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantifiers (GHG-IQ), as recognized by the independent body CSA Standards.

Awards success in USA – WSP Environment & Energy scoops four business achievement awards | 13th Jan 2010

We are delighted to announce that WSP Environment & Energy (WSP E&E) is the recipient of four business achievement awards from the respected US publications Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) and Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ).

The Copenhagen Accord - what does it mean? | 23rd Dec 2009

Two weeks of confusing haggling at COP15 produced The Copenhagen Accord - a last minute agreement between the vast majority of the countries present.  WSP attended a post-COP15 briefing with Gordon Brown this week and we now offer this briefing on what happened and what happens next.

Accelerating the move to a low water economy | 22nd Dec 2009

The future for water availability looks very uncertain, but attempts are now being made to standardise water use measurement and raise the profile of water scarcity issues. Read our article submitted to the 'Environment Analyst'.

WSP’s continued support for the US EPA’s Climate Leaders Program | 18th Dec 2009

WSP Environment & Energy's team works as a contractor to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) providing technical assistance to their Climate Leaders Program.

SAP recognizes WSP Environment & Energy as trusted Service Partner | 14th Dec 2009

WSP Environment & Energy today announced a partnership with SAP to offer solutions designed to help companies measure and manage carbon footprints and establish broader sustainability strategies. WSP has now become part of a growing network of SAP's trusted Service Partners.

WSP to co-host free webinar on managing suppliers in emerging markets | 8th Dec 2009

This week WSP Environment & Energy's Doug Lockwood will be presenting in a free educational webinar on Supply Chain Risk.

US Department of Transportation HQ wins prestigious Phoenix Award | 18th Nov 2009

WSP Environment & Energy is proud to announce that the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Headquarters project in Washington D.C. is a winner of the Phoenix Award for 2008 (US EPA Region 3). Running since 1997, the Phoenix Awards are widely recognized as the premier award of excellence in brownfield redevelopment and revitalization.

Comparative study of ethanol LCA tools completed for NREL | 16th Nov 2009

Our US team has constructed a life-cycle assessment (LCA) model for ICM, Inc., the largest provider of production process technology to the US fuel ethanol industry.  This work led to the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) commissioning WSP and ICM to carry out a comparative study of fuel ethanol LCA models. 

WSP to speak at Environmental Business Council workshop in North America | 21st Oct 2009

WSP Environment & Energy have been invited to speak at an Environmental Business Council (EBC) workshop being held in New Jersey, USA on October 28^th, 2009.

WSP, Accenture and Microsoft publish white paper demonstrating GHG emissions reduction with digital software distribution | 19th Oct 2009

WSP Environment & Energy and Accenture have published a white paper for Microsoft on a study that demonstrates significant environmental benefits when customers download software over the internet.

BNA webinar on successful closure, cleanup and sale of manufacturing facilities | 14th Oct 2009

WSP Environment & Energy, in conjunction with Thompson Hine LLP, are presenting at a BNA webinar on October 29th 2009. The topic of this webinar will be "Strategies for Successful Closure, Cleanup, and Sale of Former Manufacturing Properties".

U.S. EPA finalize's the US's first mandatory GHG reporting system | 24th Sep 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will, for the first time, require large emitters of heat-trapping emissions to begin collecting greenhouse gas (GHG) data under a new reporting system.

Shaun Fernando speaks at Healthy Buildings Conference | 10th Sep 2009

London based Shaun Fernando, from our specialist climate change team, has been invited to speak at the prestigious Healthy Buildings Conference in North America this month.

WSP signs Copenhagen Communique on climate change | 4th Sep 2009

WSP Group has signed up as one of the 200 leading global businesses to endorse the 2009 Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change.

WSP Group USA identified in Top 10 'Hot Firms' in the US | 17th Jul 2009

WSP Group USA has been identified as one of the top 10 fastest-growing architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms on The Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List.

Obama administration signals emphasis on environmental enforcement | 15th Jul 2009

A number of recent signals by the Obama administration point to a more aggressive approach to the enforcement of environmental compliance. President Obama's proposed $10.5 billon budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) includes approximately $600 million for the EPA's Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program, the largest allocation in the agency's 39-year history.

WSP co-author and administer new Airport Carbon Accreditation initiative | 16th Jun 2009

Today, at a leading aviation summit in Manchester, UK, a new ground-breaking and voluntary carbon management performance standard, co-authored by WSP, has been launched to airport operators across Europe.

Offshore wind power: A renewable energy solution or commercial non-starter? | 13th May 2009

So, you've heard about offshore wind farms. Perhaps you've even seen one - after all, they are an increasingly familiar sight around UK & European coastlines. But just what is the future for large-scale offshore wind plants?

The United Nations Framework Covention on Climate Change meets in December... | 11th May 2009

When the United Nations Framework Covention on Climate Change meets in December there will be much to discuss. We think there are 6 issues that the delegates in December's meeting in Copenhagen need to reach agreement on, find out what they are...

WSP hold risk assessment workshops in America | 14th Apr 2009

In conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS), WSP has held a series of workshops in America as part of a Land Recycling Program for remediation of sites under the regional Land Recycling Act (Act 2).

Expansion of sustainability and energy services in North America | 1st Apr 2009

WSP Environment & Energy is delighted to announce the further expansion of its business in North America with the recruitment of a team of sustainability and energy professionals from Econergy International Corporation.

WSP and Microsoft | 27th Mar 2009

WSP Environment & Energy has worked with Microsoft to publish a white paper on the benefits of digital software distribution...

New requirements for US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting | 17th Mar 2009

From the 1st January 2010, the EPA's proposed rule will require you to collect emissions data...

General Services Agreement for Federal Government Customers | 12th Mar 2009

We have been awarded a General Services Administratin (GSA) schedule Contract for a range of our environmental services for Federal Government customers with access to the GSA Advantage!® online shopping and ordering system.

Will your business be affected by the US Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32)? | 10th Mar 2009

If you are in California and have a facility that burns natural gas, diesel or other fossil fuels in stationary sources then you should read on...

WSP & the District of Columbia Building Industry Association | 1st Mar 2009

WSP Environment & Energy now sit on the Environmental Committee for the District of Columbia Building Industry Association.

Barack Obama and Climate Change | 26th Feb 2009

What impact will the new Barack Obama regime really have on Climate Change and how will this impact Europe? Download our briefing...

WSP provide facilitation at Clinton Global Initiative | 6th Feb 2009

WSP Environment & Energy attends Clinton Global Initiative

WSP Group recognized as number-one ‘Hot Firm’ in the US | 30th Oct 2008

We are delighted to announce that WSP Group USA has been recognized as the number-one firm on The Zweig Letter 2008 Hot Firm List at an awards ceremony held in Chicago this week.

WSP Environment & Energy speaker at 'Communications Goes Green' Conference in Las Vegas | 26th Jun 2008

Andrew Sweatman from the Online Solutions team at WSP Environment & Energy formed part of an expert panel on 'Global Warming at the recent 'Communications Goes Green' conference.

WSP speaker at key Industrial Hygiene Association conference | 14th May 2008

Philip Stewart, Director, Global Operations Group in WSP Environment & Energy will be speaking at this year’s America Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Annual Conference.

WSP showcase at the 'Business of Brownfields 2008', Pittsburgh, USA | 8th Apr 2008

WSP Environment & Energy joins the list of exhibitors at the upcoming The Business of Brownfields 2008 conference taking place on April 17-18, 2008, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

LEED accreditation enhances sustainability skills in US | 4th Mar 2008

A senior project director at WSP Environment & Energy has earned the status as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Accredited Professional (AP), which is issued by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Attendance at carbon and consumer products conference in San Francisco | 11th Jan 2008

WSP Environment & Energy is co-sponsoring a major Carbon and Consumer Products Conference in San Francisco Feb 26-27th 2008. 

Service offering expanded in North America | 9th May 2007

Our North American business has further expanded its client offering with the recent addition of two new specialist business teams; Ecosystem Science & Restoration and Natural Resource Damage Assessment.

WSP launch dedicated REACH website | 24th Apr 2007

We are delighted to announce the launch of a dedicated website from WSP Environmental focused on REACH, the new EU chemicals legislation.