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Climate priorities include achieving net zero
carbon emissions by 2030
MONTRÉAL, March 16, 2021 /CNW
Telbec/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) is pleased to announce
the release of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 2020
report, which highlights its progress in advancing CSR initiatives
across three key areas: people, communities and climate. The report
also shares CGI's ambitious goal to achieve net zero carbon
emissions by 2030 under its direct and indirect control (as defined
by Scope 1, 2 and business travel in scope 3 of the Greenhouse Gas
Protocol).
"CSR is a core CGI value and one of our strategic goals is to
continue to be a caring and responsible corporate citizen in all
the communities where we live and work," said President and Chief
Executive Office George Schindler. "This year, more than ever, we
are mindful of the importance of our role in helping to build a
safer, more sustainable world."
"Throughout the pandemic, our 76,000+ professionals have
responded with dedication and professionalism to support those in
need and ensure uninterrupted and secure services for our clients,"
he added. "Our CSR report highlights our investment and progress in
advancing the well-being of those we serve, including our recent
commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030."
CGI's CSR 2020 report is a follow-up to its signing last year of
the United Nations Global Compact. By signing the Global Compact,
CGI agreed to integrate the Compact's "Ten Principles" into its
strategy and day-to-day operations and is committed to advancing
the UN's broader sustainable development goals.
The report outlines specific CGI objectives and accomplishments
with respect to the following key priority areas:
People
CGI is committed to inspiring and educating people across all
walks of life and helping people in underrepresented groups pursue
IT careers. Throughout 2020, initiatives designed to further these
objectives included more than 200 active STEM (science, technology,
engineering and mathematics) camps supporting nearly 45,000
students, various mentoring, apprenticeship and training programs,
and CGI's own U'Dev coding school in France and Morroco.
"In line with our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment,
we deliver comprehensive support for people in underrepresented
groups and take steps to ensure equal opportunity for all," said
Laurent Gerin, President of CGI's
Western and Southern Europe
operations. "We also are proud to create an environment that
provides continuous learning for all of our professionals."
Communities
CGI seeks to use its skills and resources to improve the
well-being of local communities. For example, the company's
flagship CSR program, Dream Connectors, supports CGI professionals
in launching CSR projects by providing funding, technology, and
volunteers.
In 2020, CGI professionals invested more than 23,000 hours as
part of Dream Connectors. Further, Dream Connectors was quickly
adapted to provide specific support throughout the pandemic, with
more than 100 initiatives implemented to help communities respond
to the crisis.
"Our commitment to making a difference in our communities is
brought to life through our global Dream Connectors program, which
enables any of our professionals, from any location, to propose
projects that connect our resources to local needs," said
George Mattackal, President of CGI's
Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers. "Throughout the pandemic, we
rapidly re-focused this program to support a wide range of
initiatives to help first responders and local organizations."
Climate
A third of CGI locations are now ISO 14001-certified in line
with the company's commitment to providing responsible operating
practices and sustainability solutions for its clients. Since 2014,
CGI has reduced its carbon emissions by 50%, and renewable energy
now makes up 41% of the company's energy consumption. CGI's
sustainability commitment has earned recognition by key
environmental indices, including the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index, the CDP, and EcoVadis.
"We care deeply about the environment and are committed to
achieving net zero across CGI by 2030," said Tara McGeehan, President of CGI's United Kingdom and Australia operations. "We work closely with
our clients, local governments and partners to achieve this
important goal."
To read CGI's CSR 2020 report or to learn more about the
company's CSR efforts in general, visit cgi.com.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest
independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
With 76,000 consultants and other professionals across the globe,
CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from
strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration,
managed IT and business process services and intellectual property
solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship
model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients
digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI
Fiscal 2020 reported revenue is C$12.16
billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the
NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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