Better Health for All

Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides professional services that directly support the healthcare sector. The company supported the development of WuXi Biologics' biomanufacturing facility in Ireland, which is designed to deliver lifesaving medications

. Jacobs also provided architectural services for the expansion of Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital in Australia, aiming to meet increasing healthcare demands . Additionally, it is leading the $282 million redevelopment of St George Hospital in Sydney, scheduled for completion in 2025 , which includes an Integrated Ambulatory Care Precinct to improve clinical integration, care coordination, and enhance accessibility and efficiency for patients managing chronic and complex diseases . There is no evidence of any revenue generated from products or activities with negative health outcomes. Many health-related KPIs, such as safety record, price accessibility, risk transparency, healthcare workforce support, healthcare data responsibility, pharma patent flexibility, nutrition and food safety, addiction mitigation, and clinical trial ethics, are not applicable to Jacobs' business model as a professional services firm.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a professional services firm and does not offer consumer lending or deposit services, making most financial services-specific KPIs not applicable. In fiscal year 2023, the company allocated approximately $2.18 billion, representing 34.35% of its total supply chain spend, to minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses.

Jacobs also donated over $3.2 million to 2,700 charities in 2023 to support local economies and underserved communities, as part of a $10 million five-year commitment. Additionally, the company provides financial counseling benefits to its employees to enhance their financial resilience.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles that directly maps to the rubric's KPIs and their defined quantitative thresholds for Fair Pay & Worker Respect. Jacobs achieved Living Wage Employer accreditation in the UK in March 2024, but a global percentage of the workforce covered by a living wage policy was not provided.

Some employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements, as evidenced by a new contract approved in October 2023, but the percentage of the total workforce covered was not specified. A penalty was upheld in October 2023 for a serious safety violation, but a recordable occupational injury rate (TRIR) was not available, and the single serious violation did not precisely align with the rubric's tiers for labor violation incidents. A lawsuit alleging forced labor and human trafficking was filed in October 2023, but this represents an allegation, not a substantiated violation. No data was available for CEO-median pay ratio, pay equity ratio, worker engagement score, turnover rate, insecure contract share, or health insurance coverage.

Honest & Fair Business

Jacobs Solutions Inc. incurred a $15,604 fine in 2023 for serious safety violations related to lead-based paint and asbestos removal

. The company has also accumulated approximately $76.4 million in penalties since 2000, primarily due to government-contracting violations, False Claims Act violations, and environmental infractions . Jacobs states a strong commitment to ethical business practices, emphasizing corporate integrity, transparency, and anti-corruption measures, and upholds a comprehensive Code of Conduct that applies to all employees, directors, officers, and business partners . The company was recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for its leadership in sustainability and transparent business operations for three consecutive years .

Kind to Animals

Jacobs Solutions Inc. partnered with UPSIDE Foods in September 2023 as the engineering and design firm for a commercial-scale cultivated meat plant, which offers a humane alternative to traditional meat production.

The company received a $450 million contract from the EPA to clean up the Great Lakes, aiming to improve habitats and protect local wildlife. Jacobs also collaborated with the California Department of Transportation to secure an $8 million grant for wildlife crossing projects, including culvert enlargement and fencing to reduce collisions and facilitate animal crossings. Jacobs has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, including biodiversity conservation, by achieving listings in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and receiving a Gold Medal from EcoVadis.

No War, No Weapons

In December 2024, Jacobs Solutions Inc. secured a $249 million contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for architecture and engineering services focused on environmental projects

, explicitly stating a focus on environmental contributions rather than direct military applications . This indicates involvement in defense-adjacent services. Furthermore, in November 2023, the company announced plans to spin off its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence Government Services businesses , signaling a strategic shift away from defense-related activities towards civilian engagements .

Planet-Friendly Business

Jacobs Solutions Inc. transitioned to 100% renewable energy for its operations in 2020.

In the same year, the company achieved net-zero carbon emissions for operations and business travel, with its carbon reduction targets, covering Scope 3 emissions, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. In 2022, Jacobs launched an updated Climate Action Plan, committing to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company established an Office of Global Climate Response and ESG in 2021 to focus on energy transition, decarbonization, adaptation, mitigation, and natural resource stewardship. In 2023, Jacobs launched its first Sustainability-Linked Bonds, aligning its financing strategy with climate action and UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2024, Jacobs was selected to provide engineering services for a $3.3 billion renewable energy project in the Philippines.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Jacobs Solutions Inc. became an Indigenous Procurement Champion with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) in June 2024.

This partnership focuses on enhancing engagement with Indigenous suppliers and promoting economic growth among Indigenous businesses. In May 2019, Jacobs launched a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in Australia, which aims to foster relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, emphasizing employment, procurement, cultural awareness, and engagement. Additionally, Jacobs is involved in projects that prioritize community benefits, such as the Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan for Louisville and Jefferson County, which supports job creation and infrastructure development for underserved communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

The provided articles detail Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s business activities, including being awarded contracts to provide cybersecurity services for clients like the Hampton Roads Sanitation District ($13.4 million contract)

and the United States Patent and Trademark Office ($29 million contract). They also mention the company's use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in client projects, such as the Omaha wastewater collection network, and its acquisition of a data analytics and cybersecurity firm, Blue Canopy. However, the articles do not contain specific, concrete data points regarding Jacobs' internal practices or performance across any of the defined KPIs for Safe & Smart Tech, such as data breach severity, AI ethics governance, cybersecurity investment as a percentage of revenue, privacy certifications, or security training effectiveness.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Jacobs has implemented waste reduction initiatives, including a partnership to enhance sustainable EV battery material manufacturing capacity through a $200 million expansion, which received $82 million in grants

. Additionally, the company collaborated on a pilot project in the water sector that utilized waste materials as raw materials, demonstrating potential cost savings of $17 million and carbon emission reductions of 100 tCO₂e . These initiatives reflect the application of circular design principles in distinct project areas.