MWH’s US$4.7 Million Climate Change Commitment

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10 August 2007
MWH’s US$4.7 Million Climate Change Commitment

MWH New Zealand has announced a US$4.7 million corporate contribution to the Clinton Global Initiative, to address the effects of climate change.

MWH is an international consultancy providing engineering, environmental, planning, management and technology solutions to the public and private sectors. In New Zealand it has 750 staff spread through 18 offices.

New Zealand Country Manager Andrew Caseley says, “Our aim is to leave a lasting legacy on the communities in which we work, that directly address the challenges presented by energy use and climate change.

“Over the next three years we will be changing our internal practices, up-skilling our staff, sharing knowledge and working with clients to develop sustainable engineering solutions and also helping at a community level with sponsorships and education programmes.

“As an engineering firm we have a responsibility to contribute to building a better world, and we need to help our clients address this global issue.”

MWH New Zealand is part of a global organisation of 6,500 employees in 37 countries. It joins organizations like Virgin Group, Deutsche Bank and Proctor & Gamble as a member of the Clinton Global Initiative. MWH is also a member of The Climate Group, an international organization dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change.
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