Capgemini has reaffirmed its dedication to corporate accountability, sustainable growth, and ethical business practices by updating its ESG policy and 2021 goals. The revised policy lays out 14 goals and expands upon the eight priorities established in 2021 by adding a ninth that is centered on ethics.
The company aims to drive progress and lead in the transition to a more sustainable economy.
The updated ESG policy will continue to be embedded in Capgemini’s activities and offerings by leveraging technology, human capital, and alliances with key partners.
The group has added an investment commitment in high-quality carbon credits, aiming to reduce emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 90% to become net-zero by 2040. Capgemini also pledges to maintain at least 40% women in its global workforce and raises its objective for women in global executive positions to 35% by 2030.
Capgemini also aims to strengthen the ethical use of AI by its employees and help its clients achieve their sustainability commitments by enlarging its portfolio
of offerings.
Notable achievements include reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 93% and business travel emissions by 62% per employee compared to 2019, achieving its objectives for 2030 (-80% for absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions and -55% per employee for business travel emissions).
Capgemini has also achieved a 98% share of renewable energy in the group’s electricity consumption, increased women’s representation in the global workforce to 39.7%, reached 29% of the group’s executive leadership positions, reached an average of 77 learning hours per employee, and demonstrated its leadership in data protection and cybersecurity.
“There has never been a better time to mobilize technology and unleash the human capability to address ESG challenges. We are working with clients, partners, and communities to leverage our leadership and operations to speed up the transition to sustainability and find solutions to societal challenges,” said Aiman Ezzat, CEO, Capgemini.
