People
Community
Environment

2024 Impact Report

Together,
we are building a stronger,
more impactful future.

At Anchor QEA, doing the right thing isn’t just a goal—it drives everything we do. It’s the reason for every success, from strengthening our culture to breaking our sales and revenue records for the second consecutive year. Our commitment to People, Community, and Environment (PCE) defines who we are, guiding our decisions, shaping our culture, and driving our impact.

This year, our 2024 Impact Report illustrates our continued dedication to PCE, to progress, and to ensuring we remain steadfast in our mission: Improving the environment and our communities, with integrity and vibe.

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Our Commitment to
People, Community, and Environment (PCE)

We believe that lasting impact comes from a balanced focus on our people, the communities we serve, and the environment we work to restore. Our PCE program integrates ethical business practices, community engagement, and environmental stewardship into everything we do—enhancing employee experience, delivering value to clients, and driving sustainable growth. Guided by our leadership and rooted in our mission, PCE ensures that we remain accountable, innovative, and positioned to make a meaningful difference.

2024 Highlights

People at a retreat near dusk

People

Our people are the soul of our organization and our greatest strength. We support and empower our people by fostering a culture of inclusivity, safety, professional growth, and well-being.

Community gathering near lake

Community

We are committed to creating meaningful, lasting impacts in the communities we serve—through responsible corporate actions and the dedication of our employees.

Dredging being performed on a river

Environment

We strive to be a national leader in resilience and sustainability, delivering specialized services that benefit our clients and the environment, and to being leading environmental stewards ourselves.

$1.8m Anchor QEA contributions to staff 401(k) program
64% Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) since 2023
31,000+ Training hours provided to staff
98% Of responding staff reported feeling satisfied or happy at work
27001:2022 Achieved ISO certification for our information security practices
180+ Non-profit organizations financially supported
24 Interns hired in 13 offices
$21,500 Awarded in scholarships
~3,600 Gas-powered trips avoided by using electric vehicles, walking, or biking to work
25% Of our 2024 projects 
involved sustainability
or resilience services
Establish best practices for office-related activities to encourage sustainable behavior company-wide
Completed our baseline greenhouse gas inventory, laying the foundation for developing initiatives to reduce Anchor QEA’s environmental footprint 

Our Vision for 2025

In 2024, we achieved significant milestones but recognize that being a responsible corporate citizen is an ongoing journey. We have gained valuable insights into areas for growth and will carry these lessons forward. Anchor QEA’s 2028 Strategic Plan, our guiding beacon, is built on the pillars of People, Community, and Environment and reflects our mission, vision, and core values.

For our people by supporting their growth, development, and well-being, broadening outreach to underserved communities to attract top talent and rolling out an enhanced onboarding program.

For our communities, by further strengthening ethics and governance, deepening partnerships with industry associations to engage underrepresented vendors, and leveraging innovation to better serve stakeholders.

For the environment, by reducing our footprint, enhancing staff sustainability training to improve project designs, and expanding services in restoration, resilience, and sustainability to help clients become stronger environmental stewards.

 
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Anchor QEA’s owners and leaders are fully committed to these priorities and excited for the opportunities the future will bring!

Learn more about Anchor QEA’s mission, vision, and core values here. Find open positions here.