In our substantial spending through local purchasing and hiring, we build and enhance the capability of local workers and companies, stimulating long-term economic development beyond the projects we deliver. 

CEL is committed to supporting the communities that host our projects and offices, and to using inclusive, participatory approaches by which we respect local cultures and values, promote dialogue, and build mutual trust.  CEL’s commitment to sustainability is defined as actively working to make a positive impact in our communities and on the environment while remaining fiscally responsible. Promoting social well-being and protecting the environment is now a common business expectation, alongside efforts to provide shareholder value. Our guiding principle of social responsibility, along with ongoing innovations, are increasing efficiencies, reducing carbon emissions, and improving quality of life. This holistic journey to sustainability captures the social, environmental, and economic aspects of responsible business practices while encouraging growth. 

Working towards a sustainable future means we recognize the importance of operating with minimal environmental impact while maximizing economic and social benefit on job sites, in offices, and throughout communities. We regard sustainability as our responsibility to enhance the positive effects of our projects and to avoid or mitigate the negative ones. We believe that we are not just delivering a physical and/or intellectual asset to our customers and communities, but also an enabling environment that will benefit them in the long term.

Sustainability is a core CEL value, and we are committed to delivering sustainable outcomes on every project, everywhere we operate. This enduring value has enabled us to contribute to a century of global development—this culture will pilot us to the next millennium.