Protecting the environment is a priority for the Group
Safety, culture and local workforce, the environment: these are the key elements around which we design and build a sustainable future for current and future generations
In 2002, we were one of the first European construction companies to formalise a specific Environmental Policy. Today, we continue to strive for a systemic vision, to protect the world around us.
In Australia, we particularly focus on environmental excellence supporting a circular economy. In recent years we attained significant results with regard to water reuse and recycling (68%), reuse of excavation material (58%) and waste recovery and reuse (over 90%). We improved our carbon footprint, reducing our GHG emission intensity rate in the 2015-2017 three-year period by approximately 40%.
ESG Rating: Webuild is global leader in sustainability
The effective implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) best practices is confirmed by the assessments to which the Group is periodically subjected by investors, agencies specialized in non-financial ratings, customers and other stakeholders.
Some of our projects defined new market standards, winning important awards at a global level
North East Link - Three Major Wins at the 2025 CCG Victoria People & Training Awards
The Spark North East Link Tunnels D&C team proudly celebrated three major wins at the 2025 CCF Victoria People & Training Awards. These awards recognise excellence in training, social impact, and leadership across the civil construction industry.
- Coby Weetra - Social Procurement Excellence
- Georgia Kitchell - Trainee of the Year
- Pathway Plumbing Service - Training Employer of the Year
North East Link - Banksia Award Finalists
The Spark North East Link team finalists in the 36th Banksia National Sustainability Awards. Recognised in the Diversity and Inclusion category for driving social impact through innovative procurement, this nomination celebrates the team’s partnership with Yurringa Energy.
In 2024, Spark began working with Yurringa Energy, Australia’s first Indigenous-owned energy retailer, to power its tunnel boring machines (TBMs) with 100% renewable energy. This partnership redefines traditional procurement, demonstrating how infrastructure projects can champion diversity, inclusion, and tangible community benefits.
North East Link first project in Australia to achieve PAS 2080 Accreditation
The North East Link Project has been leading the charge on sustainable practice in construction and has now become the first infrastructure project in Australia to achieve PAS 2080 Accreditation.
This accreditation is a globally recognised standard that sets the benchmark for managing and reducing carbon emissions on infrastructure projects, reinforcing the project’s position as number one in carbon management in Australian construction.
Australian Italian Business Excellence Awards
Webuild was recognised with the Honourable Acknowledgement Award at the 44th Italian Business Excellence Awards Gala hosted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia inc.
This recognition highlights Webuild's incredible growth and expansion in Australia over the years. Since entering the market in the 1970s with the Melbourne City Loop project, Webuild has strengthened its presence by working closely with Australian businesses.
Top Sustainability Award 2022 - Airport Line in Perth
Webuild has been awarded the highest classification from Australia’s Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) for the Airport Line, formerly known as the in Perth. The ISC “As Built Leading” rating for the new light rail line acknowledges Webuild’s commitment to building sustainable infrastructure in this core market where the Group is expanding. The ISC is a leading evaluator of infrastructure projects based on environmental, social, economic and governance factors.
Sustainability Award 2017 - Red Line North project
In 2017, the Red Line North project, in Doha, allowed Webuild (previously Salini Impregilo) to win the Sustainability Award 2017 by the Qatar Green Building Council, in the Best Green Building Contractor category. The joint venture that involved building the metro line also received the Certificate of Sustainability Excellence.
Sustainability Initiative of the Year 2017 - Anacostia River Tunnel Project
The Anacostia River Tunnel Project in Washington, D.C. (USA) was given the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award by the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) in 2017.