Change is not just inevitable, but vital.
The world has changed. People want to be a part of something worthwhile, get behind something they can relate to, and something they believe in. Our choices impact not only our bottom line but also the planet and the communities we operate in. At CAE, we do our work the right way, according to our values, and with great care for our people, our customers, our partners, and the world around us.
CARE, our sustainability strategy, is inspired by our purpose - To transform people's experiences and lives, through technology. Together with digitisation, our contributions and sustainability efforts are central to our purposeful growth agenda, as we are deeply committed to minimising our environmental impact and actively contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our approach towards achieving this goal is twofold: aggressively reducing our carbon emissions and responsibly offsetting our current emissions.
Our Contribution
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CRN Sustainability in Tech Awards 2024
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A Partnership for the Future
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Regenerative Planet
We want to enable a net-zero carbon and circular future by transforming our business, products and services underpinned by science and innovation.
Thriving Communities
We want to help people lead a better life through collective strength of our business and brands we work with by supporting equity, education and wellbeing.
Trusted Partner
We want to drive performance and systems change with integrity through our values-based culture, deep-rooted in science and our passion for technology.
UN Sustainable Development goals
We believe in the power of responsible business practices to enact real change. Our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our operations, reflecting our pledge to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
At CAE we advocate Belonging. This is a move beyond traditional diversity and inclusion quotas to accept people for who they are, no matter their ethnicity, gender, faith, economic status or neurodiversity. We look for people who will add to our culture, not just fit with our culture.
At CAE we advocate Belonging. This is a move beyond traditional diversity and inclusion quotas to accept people for who they are, no matter their ethnicity, gender, faith, economic status or neurodiversity. We look for people who will add to our culture, not just fit with our culture.
We have taken significant steps towards clean energy by installing solar panels at our Head office in Hemel Hempstead and our Northern Hub in Warrington. This initiative not only reduces our carbon footprint but also generates almost 50% of the energy needed to run our operations.
Innovation is at the heart of our business. By installing additional electric vehicle (EV) chargers at our Hemel Head Office (we now have 19 chargers in Hemel and 2 in Warrington) and promoting the use of energy-efficient office spaces, we are paving the way for a smarter and more sustainable future.
Our commitment to the planet is evident in our everyday choices. From reusing coffee grounds in local community gardens to adopting a 'Second-Hand September' approach, we are dedicated to responsible consumption. We also focus on reducing electronic waste by encouraging the use of dual SIM phones and optimising laptop usage.
Our actions speak to our dedication to climate, and have already lowered our carbon emissions by 37% since our baseline year, and we are on target to achieve 50% reduction by 2030 and be net zero by 2040. CAE offsets its existing carbon footprint through Gold standard offset schemes run and monitored by our partner Ecologi.
We are dedicated to preserving our planet's biodiversity. Initiatives like our Tree Planting Programme and 'Bee the Change' project, which includes planting bee-friendly lavender, contribute to this cause.
Foundation
The CAE Foundation was created to match the longevity of our business with the long term outlook for our Just Cause: ‘to eliminate digital exclusion by bringing solutions to people and places experiencing digital poverty.
We achieve our purpose by inspiring and developing people, creating intimacy and sharing expertise. Our purpose can make a difference to every aspect of our business and to everyone who comes in contact with us.
The Foundation is not about just handing over donations to worthy causes, but establishing partnerships where we know we are having a direct impact on addressing instances of digital exclusion.
Transforming the planet, through technology
We've defined how we aim to make progress across our value chain by defining three key catalysts to achieve systemic change.
Alliances play a decisive role in driving sustainability in our value chain and beyond. We help our customers to reduce their ecological footprint and to use resources responsibly. We work together with our suppliers to promote sustainable practice and respect for human rights, and we cooperate with partners to share knowledge and drive systemic solutions forward together.
Solutions, products and technologies are at the heart of everything we do. We create more value for our customers by constantly innovating to offer better performance with a reduced ecological footprint.
People are the focal point of our business and our sustainability-related activities. This includes our people, who contribute to sustainable development – through their expertise in daily work and in their private lives. It also includes the people in our supply chain, our customers, our vendors and the communities we operate in.
External partnerships
CAE has committed to offsetting all Carbon Emissions that are within our direct control. We are doing this through Gold Standard offset schemes, meticulously validated and managed in collaboration with our external partners. These schemes are not just about balancing numbers; they represent our dedication to supporting sustainable projects that provide verifiable environmental benefits and contribute to global sustainability goals.
Net Zero International
Experts in carbon management measurement and reduction strategies.
Ecologi
Being transparent in delivering carbon avoidance and carbon removal activities to drive positive carbon impact.
Social Value Portal
The social impact company that prevents 'greenwashing' and bring rigour to the way we measure, manage, and report social value.
Our impact
As of January 2024, CAE is a Carbon Neutral company!
We're steadily advancing towards our ambitious target of 50% reduction in Carbon Emissions by 2030. Our ultimate aim is to reach net zero emissions by 2040 and we're actively exploring and implementing strategies to meet this goal ahead of time.
We understand that it's not enough to just focus on future targets. That's why, in addition to our ongoing efforts to cut down emissions, we have taken the proactive step to offset our current emissions. This isn't a substitute for direct action; it's an additional measure to ensure we're making a positive environmental impact right now.
To learn more, download our Carbon Reduction Plan FY23.
"Since 2021 we have been developing our sustainability strategy – how can we be faster, bolder, and go further? We want to drive the sustainability transformation towards a regenerative planet and thriving communities, acting as a trusted partnership. We pushed ourselves to define our roadmap beyond our 2025 targets and shape new ambitions for 2030 and beyond.
Looking forward, we are well prepared: sustainability is deeply anchored in our business strategy, culture and alive in our purpose. With that foundation, our sustainable transformation continues, forever seeking out the next frontier.”
Rich Behan
CCDO
