Jacobs Recognized by The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index

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Jacobs (NYSE: J) has achieved notable recognition in sustainability rankings, securing a spot in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year and the North America Index for the fifth year running. The company also received multiple sustainability accolades, including a Gold Medal from EcoVadis and an AA rating from MSCI ESG.

With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of nearly 45,000, Jacobs recently launched its Evolve tool to integrate sustainability across all projects. This tool aligns with the company's commitment to having 100% of solutions connected to UN Sustainable Development Goals, measuring environmental and economic impact while linking to business financials.

Jacobs stands among only 321 organizations globally selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index out of over 13,000 invited companies, reinforcing its position as a leading sustainability and infrastructure solutions provider.

Listings reinforce company's position as a global sustainability leader

DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has earned a place in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2024 for the third year in a row and secured a spot in the North America Index for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, Jacobs received a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, an AA in MSCI ESG Ratings, while also maintaining its ISS ESG Corporate Rating Prime Status and Sustainalytics medium risk rating. In its latest Market Assessment, Environment Analyst ranks Jacobs No. 2 Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Globally.

"Recognition once again in these prestigious rankings reflects Jacobs' focus to deliver impactful solutions to some of the world's most complex sustainability, critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing challenges," says Jacobs Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Enterprise Risk Management Jan Walstrom. "As we continue to lead our industry with purpose, we're helping governments, cities, communities and private sector clients rethink how they advance sustainability and resiliency, reduce carbon emissions and adverse environmental impacts, drive economic development and deliver a better life for future generations."

The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, which launched in 1999, tracks the financial performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. Jacobs is one of only 321 organizations globally to make the list, out of the more than 13,000 publicly traded companies that are invited to participate in the assessment.

This year, the company launched its Evolve tool, which generates recommendations to embed sustainability in all Jacobs' projects to enhance positive impact and resilience across the project lifecycle. This tool enables measurement of delivery performance with a focus on environmental and economic impact while also connecting to the company's business financials, which is a critical component of Jacobs fulfilling its commitment of having 100% of solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. 

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to the impact of the recently completed separation transaction pursuant to which we spun off and merged our Critical Missions Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses with Amentum (together, "new Amentum") on Jacobs' and new Amentum's businesses, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What sustainability rankings did Jacobs (NYSE: J) achieve in 2024?

Jacobs earned spots in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (3rd consecutive year) and North America Index (5th consecutive year), along with a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, AA MSCI ESG rating, and ranks #2 in Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Globally.

How does Jacobs' new Evolve tool impact project sustainability?

The Evolve tool generates recommendations to embed sustainability in all Jacobs' projects, measuring environmental and economic impact while connecting to business financials, supporting their goal of 100% alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What is Jacobs' (J) current market position in terms of revenue and workforce?

Jacobs generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and employs a team of almost 45,000 people globally.

How selective is the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index where Jacobs (J) is listed?

The index is highly selective, with Jacobs being one of only 321 organizations chosen from over 13,000 publicly traded companies invited to participate in the assessment.

What key services does Jacobs (NYSE: J) provide in sustainability and infrastructure?

Jacobs provides end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water, including advisory, consulting, planning, design, and lifecycle management.