Skanska USA is taking a leading role in expanding the Supply Chain Sustainability School to the United States. The initiative has already trained over 137,000 professionals and partnered with over 30,000 companies across the UK, Ireland, and Australia. With endorsements from 300+ contractors, clients, and suppliers, the school now offers its expertise to North American construction professionals.

The school provides free training, industry resources, and networking opportunities to help businesses strengthen their sustainability efforts. In previous regions, 72% of members reported a better understanding of sustainability, 48% saw cost savings, and 40% won new business through their involvement.

The supply chain sustainability school offers a range of topics to learn from, which include, but aren’t limited to:

• Energy and carbon reduction
• Environmental management
• Waste and circular economy best practices
• Climate adaption
• Sustainable procurement
• Supplier diversity

These courses offer a structured learning experience, with CE-accredited e-learning modules, tailored assessments, action plans, and benchmarking tools that help companies track progress and set goals.

Why this sustainability school matters

According to recent reports, the construction industry is responsible for 38% of all global emissions. While this number can vary, it’s clear that the industry needs an overhaul, especially considering the ambitious environmental goal of net zero emissions many countries have agreed to. The environmental sustainability school is a great step for the United States construction industry to promote more innovative and sustainable practices.

The school will also benefit Skanska’s extensive network of subcontractors. Mason Ford, director of equipment services for Skanska USA Civil, highlighted how the initiative will support subcontractors: “The Supply Chain Sustainability School gives its students the tools to keep up with the growing demands of the construction industry and the need for a sustainable supply chain. As founding partners, Skanska looks to promote these resources to our subcontractors and prospective subcontractors to better integrate sustainable practices into their work on infrastructure projects.”

Skanska’s involvement in this initiative shows that it is committed to driving sustainability across the construction supply chain. The world needs more initiatives like this to achieve net zero emissions and slow down the effects of global warming.

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