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MONTRÉAL, June 27,
2023 /CNW/ - For the second consecutive year, CGI
(TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has achieved a platinum rating from
EcoVadis for its Sustainability Performance, placing in the
top 1% of companies within the EcoVadis network. CGI's
platinum rating recognizes the company's ongoing discipline in
implementing and measuring initiatives in the categories of
environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable
procurement practices.
"We are again proud to earn EcoVadis' highest rating in
recognition of the evidence-based results we have achieved through
our sustainable business practices," said George D. Schindler, CGI President and Chief
Executive Officer. "Our commitment to sustainability extends to our
clients and local educational institutions and charities, where our
consultants share their expertise in using the power of technology
to positively benefit the economic, social and environmental
well-being of our communities."
CGI's ESG goals and progress are independently assessed by
leading external organizations such as EcoVadis, the global
standard for business sustainability ratings with more than 100,000
companies assessed across 175 countries. EcoVadis' business
sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability
standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the
International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard.
The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and
an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.
Details about CGI's ESG priorities and measures are included in
its 2022 ESG Report which also incorporates new topics such as the
decarbonization of the company's supply chain, support for the
economic prosperity of communities, nature and biodiversity,
sustainable IT, and human rights—all in line with the United
Nations sustainable development goals. The report also expands the
coverage on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), health, and
the well-being and safety of CGI professionals. CGI is committed to
achieving net zero by 2030.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and
business consulting services firms in the world. With 91,000
consultants and 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 2022
reported revenue is $12.87 billion
and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE
(GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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