The Gordie Howe Bridge project is an example of sustainable infrastructure – one that is socially, environmentally and economically responsible.
July 28 marked World Nature Conservation Day. In recognition of the day, we celebrate work the project team has undertaken to contribute to a cleaner environment and protect communities on both sides of the border from the impacts of climate change.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Plan
WDBA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Plan allows the organization to actively support the creation of a thriving and sustainable future for employees, bridge users and the communities where we operate throughout the project’s life cycle.
WDBA has made significant strides in its environmental work in 2024.
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge joined the Trans Canada Trail connecting regional trail networks in Canada and the US.
- The team continues to develop the 2023 Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report. The 2022 report is currently available online.
- Over 20 team members participated in an educational Species at Risk Workshop, learning how to identify and protect different species on the construction site.
- Over 30 WDBA, BNA and Parsons employees participated in a community clean-up event for Earth Day 2024.
To stay up to date with WDBA’s ESG work, visit the quarterly ESG reports page.
Environmental management plans
WDBA and our private-sector partner, Bridging North America, follow detailed environmental management plans for the design, construction and operation phases of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
WDBA, BNA and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) developed an award-winning, cross-border ISO 140001:2015 certified Environmental Management System that integrates the project’s safety, security, quality and sustainability systems.
Read more about the environmental aspect of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
Protecting wildlife
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project team has multiple initiatives in place to protect wildlife, including species at risk. Learn more:
- New fish habitat pods for Northern madtom
- Falconry at the Gordie Howe International Bridge project
- Demon the Dog’s work for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project
- Exclusion fencing along the Canadian Port of Entry (POE).
