Decarbonisation
Road Map
WSP
Contacts
Statistics &
Insights
Awards &
Recognition
The Road to Decarbonisation
What is Decarbonisation?
Realising a carbon neutral future
Rowan Dixon
"Our clients and teams are removing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our built environment, communities, cities and infrastructure at a record rate. But we have to do more, and we know that we can. Our specialists are leading transformational thinking and pragmatic solutions that offer clarity and confidence, attractive pathways and bright futures. Weaving this together for our collective wellbeing is an exciting opportunity for us all.”
Simply put, decarbonisation is the process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
In order to keep global warming within a 1.5C degree limit, it’s going to take everyone working together to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Future generations are reliant on our stewardship of the planet and decarbonisation is a pillar of a sustainable future for everyone.
What is Decarbonisation?
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Industry
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s International Energy Outlook 2016 Reference case, in 2012 the industrial sector consumed 54% of the world’s total delivered energy. From 2012 to 2040, the sector’s energy use is expected to annually increase by approximately 1.2%, from 222 quadrillion to 309 quadrillion British thermal units.
How we generate energy today and, more importantly, in the future is a key issue of our time. Pivotal are the solutions that are energy-efficient, renewable, and produce fewer or no greenhouse gas emissions.
Transport
The transport sector accounts for almost a quarter of New Zealand’s total climate emissions and more than half of these come from private vehicles. In our largest city, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 40 percent
of emissions come from private cars.
A carbon neutral future requires decarbonisation
within each sector of the industry.
Decarbonisation Road Map
Water
Across Aotearoa New Zealand, our regions are increasingly vulnerable to the impact of storm-surge and more frequent and heavy rainfalls. We are working with local authorities, water utilities and developers across Aotearoa to deliver future ready approaches and solutions that will enhance liveability and resiliency.
Property and buildings
Buildings are responsible for the majority of
many cities’ carbon emissions. For this reason,
low-carbon buildings are an essential consideration
in the development of sustainable cities.
Research
With growing constraints on resources, it's becoming increasingly challenging to deliver infrastructure improvements.
WSP's research and planning team offer detailed research design and evaluation services that can support robust decision making, leadership, policy guidance and innovation.
Energy
With over 80% of our electricity coming from renewable resources, Aotearoa is well ahead of the world. To reach our carbon neutral goal we are exploring how to sustain and improve this in light of our current climate crisis.
Environment
Around 10% of our protected heritage sites are with within 100m of the coast. Many of our most critically threatened species, such as the Southern NZ dotterel, nest in the sand which are being irreparably damaged by rising sea levels and storm surges.
Our experts are up-to-date on the latest trends and challenges related to the environment. They are passionate about helping communities thrive and are helping to lead the transition to a prosperous, resilient, and sustainable society.
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The transport sector accounts for almost a quarter
of Aotearoa
New Zealand's total climate emissions
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Earths
1.6
Maintaining the world’s current living standards would require
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Based on 2017 levels we need to increase solar power output 2118% by 2050
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Global renewable energy needs to increase from
14% (2017) to 65% by 2050
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Mining is responsible for
of all direct and indirect global emissions
28%
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30
Years
to achieve our carbon neutral goal
We have less than
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US$41bn
between 2020 & 2050
Costa Rica’s decarbonisation plan is estimated to have a net benefit to their economy of
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14%
Only 14% of the current Aotearoa rail network is capable of running on electricity
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Statistics & Insights
WSP Ranks #1 in ENR Magazine’s 2021
List of Top 225 International Design Firms
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WSP Named One of Best 50 Corporate
Citizens in Canada
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We are pleased to announce that WSP has been honoured with a 2020 Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal-Setting Certificate)
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WSP Wins World Finance
Magazine Sustainability Award
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WSP Wins World Finance Magazine Sustainability Award for the Second Year Running
WSP Named Most Sustainable Engineering Company by World Finance Magazine
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Rowan Dixon
Brigitte Hicks
Sustainability Consultant
brigitte.hicks@wsp.com
Principal Specialist
Sustainability Resilience
rowan.dixon@wsp.com
Director Client Experience &
Strategic Advisory
david.kidd@wsp.com
David Kidd
WSP Contacts
Decarbonisation Road Map
Realising a carbon neutral future
WSP Contacts
What is Decarbonisation?
The Road to Decarbonisation
Awards & Recognition
Statistics & Insights
Rowan Dixon
"It’s our collective responsibility to stop filling the emissions bath. The problem with offsetting is it simply takes your emissions and fills someone else’s bath with them."
Simply put, decarbonisation
is the process of reducing carbon
dioxide emissions.
In order to keep global warming
within a 1.5C degree limit, it’s going
to take everyone working together to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Future generations are reliant on
our stewardship of the planet and decarbonisation is a pillar of a sustainable future for everyone.
What is Decarbonisation?
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The Road to Decarbonisation
A carbon neutral future requires decarbonisation
within each sector of the industry.
Decarbonisation Road Map
Water
Across Aotearoa New Zealand, our regions are increasingly vulnerable to the impact of storm-surge and more frequent and heavy rainfalls. We are working with local authorities, water utilities and developers across Aotearoa to deliver future ready approaches and solutions that will enhance liveability and resiliency.
Transport
The road transport sector is responsible for emitting about 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
Greener transport is essential to supporting the health of the environment and people, and it also brings greater opportunity to advance more distributed and decentralized economic activity and social sustainability.
Property and buildings
In many cities, buildings are responsible for a majority of the city’s overall carbon emissions. For this reason, low-carbon buildings will be an essential component for the development of sustainable cities.
Environment
While every human activity and development has an impact on the natural world, we learn more every day about how to minimise project footprints, apply better practices, and take a more balanced approach. Our priority is to understand our clients’ business needs and provide real solutions to real problems, whatever and wherever they may be.
Industry
The industrial sector is in a period of reshaping, with new challenges emerging thanks to increased digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and other disruptive forces. We provide industrial clients with a one-stop solution for exemplary engineering services that will create long-term value.
Energy
The world is increasingly dependent on the energy industry for reliable and uninterrupted supply. WSP helps to meet this need by planning and designing highly resilient engineering solutions for new energy infrastructure.
Research
With growing constraints on resources, it's becoming increasingly challenging to deliver infrastructure improvements.
WSP's research and planning team offer detailed research design and evaluation services that can support robust decision making, leadership, policy guidance and innovation.
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Based on 2017 levels we need to increase solar power output 2118% by 2050
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Statistics & Insights
14%
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Only 14% of the current Aotearoa rail network is capable of running on electricity
Find out more
The transport sector accounts
for almost a quarter
of Aotearoa New Zealand's
total climate emissions
Find out more
Earths
1.6
Maintaining the world’s current living standards would require
US$41bn
Find out more
Global renewable energy
needs to increase from
14% (2017) to 65% by 2050
Find out more
28%
Mining is responsible for
of all direct and indirect
global emissions
Find out more
30 years
to achieve our carbon neutral goal
We have less than
Costa Rica’s decarbonisation plan is estimated to have a net benefit to their economy of
between 2020 & 2050
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Awards & Recognition
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WSP Wins World Finance
Magazine Sustainability Award
WSP Named Most Sustainable Engineering Company by World Finance Magazine
Tap here to find out more
WSP Wins World Finance Magazine Sustainability Award for the Second Year Running
Tap here to find out more
Tap here to find out more
WSP Ranks #1 in ENR Magazine’s 2021 List of Top 225 International Design Firms
Tap here to find out more
WSP Named One of Best 50 Corporate
Citizens in Canada
We are pleased to announce that WSP has been honoured with a 2020 Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in Greenhouse
Gas Management
(Goal-Setting Certificate)
Rowan Dixon
Principal Specialist
Sustainability Resilience
rowan.dixon@wsp.com
David Kidd
Director Client Experience
& Strategic Advisory
david.kidd@wsp.com
Brigitte Hicks
Sustainability Consultant
brigitte.hicks@wsp.com
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