Aecon Leverages ISNetworld® for Sustainability & Reporting
ISN, a global frontrunner in contractor and supplier information management services, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Aecon Group Inc. (Aecon), a prominent North American construction and infrastructure development company. Aecon is set to leverage ISN’s comprehensive suite of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) tools and services to further enhance its sustainability initiatives across its extensive project portfolio.
This strategic move signifies Aecon’s deepening commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and its proactive approach to ensuring sustainability is embedded throughout its supply chain. By integrating ISN’s advanced CSR capabilities, Aecon aims to more effectively collect, verify, and monitor the sustainability performance of its contractors, fostering a collaborative ecosystem dedicated to responsible practices.
Prabh K. Banga, Vice President of Sustainability at Aecon, emphasized the critical role of this partnership in achieving the company’s sustainability objectives. “Our collaboration with ISN is instrumental in ensuring that our contractors align with Aecon’s unwavering commitment to sustainability,” stated Banga. “By strategically leveraging ISN’s robust CSR tools, we can gain enhanced visibility into our contractors’ sustainability performance, enabling us to better assess, meticulously track, and actively promote sustainable practices across all our projects. This deeper integration is a crucial driver in our journey towards achieving our ambitious decarbonization goals.”
Aecon is a key player in the North American infrastructure landscape, delivering dynamic and large-scale projects that are pivotal to economic growth and innovation. The company has a longstanding relationship with ISN, having utilized the ISNetworld platform since 2019 to streamline its contractor management processes, bolster contractor compliance with safety regulations, and maintain consistently high safety standards across its operations.
Building on this established foundation of collaboration, Aecon is now strategically expanding its use of ISNetworld to place a greater emphasis on sustainability. As part of this enhanced integration, Aecon will require its contractors to complete CSR 360, ISN’s comprehensive document review and assessment program specifically designed to evaluate a company’s CSR practices in detail. This in-depth assessment will provide Aecon with valuable insights into its contractors’ sustainability commitments, policies, and performance metrics.
Kim Ritchie, Senior Vice President at ISN, expressed the company’s pride in supporting Aecon’s evolving sustainability journey. “ISN is deeply committed to empowering companies like Aecon with the tools and actionable insights necessary to effectively manage the CSR performance of their contractor networks,” said Ritchie. “By proactively expanding its utilization of ISNetworld to encompass our specialized sustainability solutions, Aecon is demonstrating exemplary leadership in sustainable construction. This strategic step will help ensure that its entire supply chain adheres to stringent CSR standards, further solidifying Aecon’s position as a leader in responsible and sustainable infrastructure development.”
The integration of ISN’s CSR tools will provide Aecon with a centralized platform to manage and analyze contractor sustainability data. This will enable Aecon to:
- Establish Clear Sustainability Expectations: Communicate its sustainability requirements and expectations effectively to its contractor base.
- Assess Contractor Sustainability Performance: Evaluate contractors based on key sustainability indicators, identifying both high performers and areas for improvement.
- Track Progress Over Time: Monitor contractors’ sustainability performance and track progress against established goals.
- Promote Best Practices: Identify and promote sustainable best practices across its project sites and within its supply chain.
- Enhance Reporting Capabilities: Improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of its sustainability reporting to stakeholders.
- Drive Decarbonization Efforts: Gain better visibility into emissions and environmental impacts within its supply chain, supporting its decarbonization objectives.
This expanded partnership underscores the growing importance of sustainability within the construction and infrastructure development sectors. Companies like Aecon are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate ESG considerations into all aspects of their operations, including the management of their contractor relationships. By leveraging technology solutions like ISNetworld, Aecon is taking concrete steps to build a more sustainable and resilient future for the industry.
The collaboration between Aecon and ISN serves as a compelling example of how technology can be effectively utilized to drive meaningful progress in corporate sustainability. By empowering companies to assess and manage the sustainability performance of their supply chains, ISN is playing a crucial role in fostering a more responsible and environmentally conscious business environment. Aecon’s proactive adoption of these advanced CSR tools demonstrates its leadership and commitment to building a sustainable future for North American infrastructure development.
