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CGI announces verified science—based targets and ambitious net zero plans for its UK operations

London, United Kingdom, 20 September 2021 - As part of our global net zero commitment, CGI in the UK has received validation for its science-based targets (SBTs) and commits to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2026.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle, replace because there is “No Planet B”

We recognise our responsibility to improve our relationship with the environment. No Planet B is a volunteering initiative in our UK operations that welcomes open discussion and suggestions from our members on how we can be more sustainable as a ...

CGI commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2030

This important initiative is part of a broad range of sustainable activities CGI is investing in to reinforce the company’s ambitious corporate social responsibility strategy.

Reducing our impact on the environment - mitigating the climate crisis

We are committed to protecting the environment through mindful stewardship and responsible operating practices, as well as delivering a robust set of environmental and energy solutions for our clients.

Globally, CGI has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 with respect to carbon emissions under its direct and indirect control. The 2030 target date is 20 years earlier than the target date set by the United Nation’s Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

As part of our global commitment to be net zero by 2030, CGI in the UK has also committed to set science-based emissions reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative and is a signatory of the Race to Zero.

Ensuring the sustainability of our operations:

We are installing solar photovoltaic panelling at our Bridgend offices
We have invested in infrastructure to reduce energy consumption, including the replacement of heating and cooling plants with new energy efficient units as well as LED lighting
Our new Smart Building Internet of Things solution being trialled at Keats House in Leatherhead enables active monitoring of the building environment to understand CO2, humidity, energy usage, temperature, and occupancy
We have recently installed 30 electric car charging points across our offices to support our members to make low-carbon travel choices, with each unit charging up to 4 electric vehicles
As a socially responsible organisation, CGI works with our suppliers to ensure they meet high standards regarding human rights, the environment and employment issues

100%

of our directly purchased energy is renewable

GOLD

CGI Awarded "Gold" by EcoVadis sustainability assessment

100%

of CGI UK data centres are powered with renewable energy

26%

CO2 global reduction from 2014 to 2019

SBTi

CGI UK IT Ltd is committed to deliver upon science-based targets verified by the SBTi

ISO14001

CGI UK has held an ISO 14001 certificate for our offices since 2006

No Planet B – Our member engagement programme

CGI UK recognises the importance of the climate crisis and the role businesses must play. Aligned to our carbon reduction roadmap, our “No Planet B” initiative engages our staff members on our journey to reduce our environmental impact and to facilitate their contribution towards meeting our environmental objectives.

A few of the ways, our No Planet B ambassadors have helped CGI to reduce our environmental impact here in the UK include:

Eliminating the use of single use plastics from our kitchen office environments
Implementing cycling ambassadors in all UK offices to promote our cycling initiatives
Putting staff member engagement at the top of the agenda, organising and promoting environmental competitions, webinars, articles and events.
Encouraging recycling, reusing and reducing through waste management initiatives
Implementing Office Environmental Ambassadors

A group of CGI volunteers with shovels about to plant trees

Alongside this, over the last two years, as part of our No Planet B initiative, CGI has planted 10,000 trees across the UK. 5,500 were planted in the Scottish Borders as part of a reforesting initiative and the remaining 4,500 were planted via community groups such as schools, scout groups and refuges across the UK.

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Howard Gray

Director Consulting Services – Sustainability & Climate Change

Howard is the Director of Consulting Services responsible for leading our client facing Sustainability and Climate Change advisory team in the UK. With broad industry experience across FMCG, utilities, agriculture, property management, hospitality and manufacturing, Howard has worked with ...

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No Planet B – Our member engagement programme

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