Better Health for All

NV5's core services, including environmental health sciences, indoor air quality, occupational safety, building safety inspections, and designing green infrastructure like greenways and multi-use paths, deliver substantial health benefits.

In 2022, 13.58% of the company's gross revenue came from hydrocarbon-related projects, totaling US$106.9 million. NV5 has designed over 50 miles of accessible waterfront open space and hundreds of acres of parks in underserved sections of densely populated cities. The company maintains a whistleblower policy and an anonymous hotline for reporting suspected policy violations or unethical business conduct. NV5 has helped clients reduce over 200,000 tons of ozone precursors and 20,000 tons of particulates. In 2021, NV5 committed $275,000 in scholarships through the National Society of Black Engineers. The company offers a wellness program that incorporates annual physicals, fitness activities, coaching, and wellness challenges. NV5's COVID-19 health and safety services help clients develop facility health and safety plans. An LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group offers guides on mental health. NV5 water quality permitting professionals have trained over 600 facility operations and construction employees to reduce potential stormwater pollution.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

NV5 Global, Inc. is a provider of professional and technical consulting and support services, not a financial institution.

Therefore, all KPIs related to consumer lending, deposit services, financial products, fee structures, customer financial data, and debt burden are not applicable to the company's core business model. The company does not offer consumer credit products, generate or manage customer finance data, or operate as a regulated lender. While NV5 engages in workforce diversity, supplier diversity, and sponsors scholarships, these activities do not relate to the provision of financial services or a loan/insurance book for underserved segments.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

NV5 Global, Inc. reported a CEO-to-median-employee pay ratio of 28:1 for Fiscal Year 2024.

The company's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) was 0.22 in 2022, which was 63% lower than the industry average. The voluntary employee turnover rate was 17.3% in 2022. The company reported zero incidents of non-compliance with environmental permits, standards, and regulations in both 2021 and 2022, and zero monetary losses from legal proceedings related to bribery, corruption, or anti-competitive behavior in those years. All employees are required to sign an Anti-Bribery Policy and annual policy acknowledgements, and a whistleblower policy with an anonymous hotline is maintained.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

NV5 Global, Inc. is a provider of professional and technical consulting and support services, and as such, does not procure or trade physical commodities, making fair-trade certification not applicable.

No specific data is provided for other KPIs related to fair trade and ethical sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

NV5 Global, Inc. reported zero monetary losses from legal proceedings related to bribery, corruption, or anti-competitive behavior in 2021 and 2022.

The company maintains a whistleblower policy with an anonymous hotline and online reporting options, explicitly prohibiting retaliation against individuals who report potential violations. No financial restatements have been mentioned in the provided documents. The company has a Global Anti-Corruption Policy, effective February 21, 2024, which requires all employees to sign it and relevant team members to receive training at least every two years. Risk-based due diligence on third-party representatives is required prior to engagement. The company uses a third-party reporting team for ESG data management, and its ESG data is in the process of being verified by a third-party reviewer. Additionally, NV5 provides various policies to a third-party verifying team for compliance.

Kind to Animals

NV5 Global, Inc. is a provider of professional and technical consulting and support services. The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete evidence regarding animal-derived products, animal testing, animal husbandry, animal agriculture operations, or direct, measurable biodiversity impact from the company's own conservation initiatives. Therefore, all KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, alternative testing, humane certifications, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies or volume, innovation investment in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, wildlife conservation impact, and public policy engagement on animal welfare are not applicable or lack sufficient evidence for scoring.

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No War, No Weapons

The provided articles do not contain sufficient specific, quantitative, or actionable evidence to score any of the KPIs against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. While some articles mention contracts awarded by defense and intelligence agencies for geospatial services, including monitoring military capabilities,

they do not provide the necessary data points such as the percentage of total company revenue *derived* from these contracts (only anticipated or awarded amounts are mentioned, without total revenue figures), the scope of R&D investment in dual-use technologies, or details on ethical safeguards for AI systems with potential military uses. Other KPIs, such as peacebuilding investment, sales to embargoed regimes, or conflict divestment policies, are not addressed at all with concrete facts.

Planet-Friendly Business

The company reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of 32,198 Metric tCO2e in 2022, which is considered non-material for a pure services provider.

It has not aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), despite having a 2030 emissions reduction target. In 2022, 1% of its offices used renewable energy sources. NV5 incorporates operational-phase energy and water efficiency considerations into every MEP building design project and every sustainability project. The company reported zero incidents of non-compliance with environmental permits, standards, and regulations in both 2021 and 2022. NV5 states it follows TCFD data reporting standards. The company's design teams work with clients to develop projects that enhance well-being and social cohesion in underserved areas. NV5 provided program management for New York City’s $10 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency Program and assisted clients in obtaining over $100 million in grants for climate adaptation planning. The company has not stated a net-zero target year.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

NV5 has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.

The company coordinates with State Historic Preservation Offices and mentions Section 106 processes and tribal consultations for cultural resource considerations, indicating a protocol exists, but its consistent implementation across all operations is not detailed. For community concerns, public hearings and comment opportunities are mentioned for specific projects, but a company-wide formal grievance mechanism for community stakeholders is not explicitly detailed. Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are noted as not applicable in areas without American Indian tribal lands for a specific project. The company engages in cultural resource surveys and coordination with State Historic Preservation Offices to protect cultural sites. NV5 ensures non-discrimination in programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and offers assistance for persons with limited English proficiency, but a comprehensive language inclusivity score is not provided. The company uses diverse suppliers, including minority business enterprises, but does not provide a specific proportion of procurement spending directed to local suppliers. The company made 133 charitable contributions since 2018, and specific grants were given to cultural or community-focused organizations, but a percentage of revenue donated to cultural heritage organizations is not provided.

Safe & Smart Tech

In 2021, 89% of employees completed IT security training modules.

The company conducts regular reviews and tests of its information security program, including tabletop exercises, penetration and vulnerability testing, and simulations. Cybersecurity threat assessments are performed bi-weekly by a third-party vendor. However, specific patching timeframes for critical vulnerabilities are not provided. NV5 ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, and training courses cover DOT, NRC, IATA, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 2020, WAC, and RCW requirements. The company also mentions compliance with environmental, safety, and building codes, including OSHA and EPA, and holds an A Rating with ISNetworld. No specific information on compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR or CCPA is provided.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

NV5 Global has implemented a Green Office Supply Purchase Plan, focuses on reduced printing, and utilizes Green Leases that require asset owners to share waste/recycle details and increase operational efficiency.

The company has a 2030 target to achieve a 25% reduction in total waste/recycle compared to its 2021 baseline of 0.38 short tons/FTE. In 2022, total waste/recycle was 0.41 short tons/FTE. NV5 reported zero incidents of non-compliance with environmental permits, standards, and regulations. The company is an active participant in the Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (SSCA). NV5 water quality permitting professionals have trained over 600 facility operations and construction employees to reduce potential stormwater pollution impacts.