From Grassroots Initiative to Firm-Wide Impact
RLB Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
Phoenix, AZ, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) North America today released its Inaugural Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in a sustainability journey that began more than five years ago.
The report provides a transparent view of how RLB is embedding sustainability across its operations and measuring its performance, including carbon emissions, decarbonization initiatives, corporate social responsibility programs, professional development, and investments in its people. What began in 2021 as a grassroots effort led by three employees has evolved into a company-wide commitment spanning 26 offices and advancing environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and good governance throughout the organization.
Rooted in RLB’s values of Truth, Trust, Together, and Tomorrow, the report moves beyond sustainability commitments to measurable action and transparent reporting. As both a reflection of progress achieved and a roadmap for the future, it establishes a framework for accountability, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.
By measuring impacts, openly reporting performance, and embedding sustainability into how the firm operates, RLB is strengthening its ability to create long-term value while collaborating with clients, partners, and industry peers to advance a more sustainable built environment.
“What started as a grassroots effort has evolved into a firm-wide commitment to sustainability,” said Aaron Woodward, Senior Director & Head of Sustainability at Rider Levett Bucknall. “This report captures that journey while establishing a roadmap for how we will continue to measure our performance, strengthen accountability, and create lasting value for our people, clients, and communities.”
Report Highlights:
- Firm-Wide Reach: What began as a grassroots initiative led by three employees in 2021 has expanded into an active sustainability program engaging all 26 North American offices.
- Community Engagement: RLB professionals contributed more than 400 volunteer hours to community initiatives across the region.
- Civic Partnerships: The firm partnered with 43 organizations to support environmental stewardship, disaster recovery, and local community development.
- Targeted Campaigns: RLB’s Sustainability Community successfully executed 14 sustainability and CSR campaigns to drive internal awareness and action.
The full report is available for download here.
About Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)
With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organization in cost management and quantity surveying, project management, advisory services, sustainability services, and built asset services. Rider Levett Bucknall’s North American practice has offices in over 30 cities across North America, including Austin, Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hilo, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Maui, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Tucson, Waimea, and Washington, D.C. With more than 4,500 employees worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall brings unparalleled value and service to its prestigious group of clients through its robust experience and high-level expertise. The firm enjoys a professional heritage that spans over 240 years, and it continues to be a global leader in the construction industry throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania.
For more information, visit www.rlb.com, and for the latest company news and construction cost trends, follow the firm on LinkedIn.
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- RLB Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
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