Can you describe Worley’s history in Chile and your current involvement in the mining sector?

Worley has a long history in Chile, with over 60 years in the country. After multiple acquisitions, we secured our position as a major Chilean resource and energy sector player.

Santiago houses Worley’s Center of Excellence for lithium, copper, underground mining, and material handling, having over 900 skilled professionals working across local and international projects. 

Worley's project portfolio is structured across three domains: engineering, framework contracts, and contracts in execution, with a significant emphasis on the mining sector, which represents more than 90% of our portfolio. The remaining 10% of our portfolio is dedicated to the renewable energy sector.

What was the impetus behind Worley’s new brand?

Worley’s rebrand showcases our commitment to sustainability. We’re aiming to derive 75% of our revenue from sustainability-related work by 2026 and our ambition is to be recognized as a leader in sustainability solutions.

Our refreshed brand better aligns with our strategic direction and sends a clear message to our team, customers, partners, and stakeholders that we are committed to delivering sustainable change. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our clients provide the energy, chemicals and resources that the world needs right now. Our visual identity reflects this challenge of contrasts.

The new logo, an imprint, is the mark we want to leave, the positive impact we want our work to have on the world around us, represented by the 3 pillars of our ambition: our people, our planet, our portfolio. Our colors are inspired by different elements of nature and connected to our purpose of delivering a more sustainable world. Establishing a distinctive logo that represents this path forward had to be symbolic of the passion and commitment of our people to make sustainable transformation a reality. 

What does Worley offer in the mining industry? 

Our delivery model goes from engineering at study level to full delivery (procurement and construction) and consulting business that plays a significant role in providing solutions to support our client’s success. This holistic approach ensures that every phase of the mine life cycle is covered, leveraging Worley’s global expertise to deliver sustainable and efficient solutions tailored to each project’s unique needs. One important point is our focus in aggregate value for our customer’s business, always focusing on business case optimization. 

What are the challenges and opportunities of working in Chile?

The challenges of working in the Chilean mining industry can be found within its opportunities. During the last years, the mining industry had a boom due to the global commitment to achieving net zero emissions by mid-century, creating a huge demand for energy transition commodities, such as copper and lithium. This offers an excellent opportunity for the industry but also brings the challenge of being able to attend new, escalating demands according to the speed and quality that the market requires.

Also, even though our clients are willing to invest, particularly in copper and hydrogen, permitting is an issue. Hopefully the government initiative to streamline the process may change the current situation providing the necessary impulse to investment.

What recent achievements has Worley made in Chile to highlight its commitment to data-centric operations and sustainable engineering practices?

We have a strategic orientation towards sustainable innovation, working with our clients to design and deliver projects that incorporate the latest technological innovations and contribute to sustainable outcomes. In 2022, Worley became the first engineering company to acquire the BIM ISO 19650 certification in Chile, spotlighting our dedication to data-centric operations. 

Also, we have a framework for all projects conducted by Worley where engineering is being undertaken: the Safe and Sustainable Engineering for Asset Lifecycle (SEAL) Standards. Its primary purpose is to help deliver an enhanced outcome for our clients via a methodical approach towards safety and sustainability. 

Can you provide an example of one of Worley’s ESG initiatives?

Our purpose, ambition, strategy, and values are all elements that help us stay on track and work toward achieving our goal of delivering a more sustainable world. As our industry and our purpose evolve, we are aware that we must reshape the way we act. To implement this change, we have created our ESG approach, that aims to make a positive impact on people, the environment and the communities we work in.

An example of this, is our own sustainability commitment: reaching net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 and Scope 3 by 2050. We are implementing different actions in order to achieve this goal that are taking Worley in the correct track, as we had a reduction of 7% in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, compared to 2023. 

What will Worley focus on in the coming year? 

It is our ambition to be recognized globally as a leader in sustainability solutions in the next five years, and for that, we have a global target of deriving 75% of our revenue from sustainability-related work by 2026. 

In Chile, we will continue being a leading company in the resources sector and being recognized by our clients as a partner providing customized technical and delivery solutions.