TRC 2018 Sustainability Report TRC 2018 Sustainability Report | Page 17

Sustainable Infrastructure An estimated $90 trillion in global infrastructure invest- ment is anticipated over the next decade and a half – driven by aging infrastructure in advanced economies and higher growth and rapid urbanization in developing countries. Investment choices made now can position us on resilient or non-sustainable pathways for decades to come. Major advances in technology are resulting in smart cit- ies, smart cars, and smart people – bringing about shifts in entire market sectors. The electrifi cation of energy consumption – from the way we heat and light buildings to the way we transport goods, people, services, and TRC joins the Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory Board TRC joins the Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory Board (SIAB), through the Zofnass Program at Harvard University in 2018. The Board’s objectives include facilitating the adoption of sustainable solutions for infrastructure projects and systems and expanding the body of knowledge for sustain- able infrastructure. ideas - is also advancing, as pre-commercial and proven technologies are scaled to decarbonize the power, trans- port, industry and buildings sectors. Investment strategies in response to severe weath- er events, the threat of rising sea levels, and ongoing drought conditions, are driving sustainable infrastruc- ture design, asset hardening, contingency planning and emergency response. Safeguarding business continu- ity, increasing a city’s resistance to vulnerabilities, or responding to restore critical infrastructure in a timely manner are all areas where TRC excels. TRC receives Gold recognition from APTA The American Public Transit Agency has recog- nized TRC at the Gold level for its sustainability commitments, including services to the public transit industry that have reduced greenhouse gases, minimized water use, developed green construction policies, advanced environmental management systems, and identifi ed innovative energy effi ciency opportunities. 15