MONTREAL, July 9, 2024
/CNW/ - CIMA+, one of Canada's largest private consulting
engineering firms, is thrilled to publish its newest environmental,
social and governance (ESG) report, reaffirming the firm's position
as a leader in sustainable and responsible engineering.
"Our firm's strategic growth plan is based not only on creating
financial value, but also on environmental and social value, which
explains why in 2023, Green Revenues represented 62% of our total
annualized gross revenues," explains Denis
Thivierge, President and CEO, CIMA+. "At CIMA+, we aim to
build a sustainable world for present and future generations, with
our clients, and through our actions. It's our way of doing and
being, as the ESG report demonstrates."
Here are some key highlights:
Environmental commitment
- CIMA+ is advancing steadily toward its goal of achieving Net
Zero emissions by 2040, driven by initiatives such as the Centre of
Excellence for Sustainability (CES), annual GHG emissions
inventories, ESG strategies, and robust financial planning
earmarked for decarbonization efforts. CIMA+ emitted 4,460 tonnes
of CO2eq through its activities, compared to 6,160 tCO2eq in
2019.
Society at the forefront of our actions
- In the fiscal year 2023, CIMA+'s philanthropy contributions
increased by 50% compared to 2022. This includes $155,000 generously donated by our employees,
extending support to communities and organizations across
Canada.
- Through its scholarship program, CIMA+ provides financial
support to members of equity-seeking groups, aiming to level the
playing field and ensure access to engineering careers for
individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2023, nearly
$20,000 was allocated to scholarships
for students from diverse backgrounds, including women, and nearly
$20,000 was allocated towards
scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds, including women
and Indigenous people.
- CIMA+ has been recognized for its commitment to equity,
diversity, and inclusion (EDI) with the prestigious Parity
Certification from Women in Governance. As Canada's first consulting engineering firm to
achieve this honour, this certification highlights CIMA+'s
dedication to gender equality and advancing women into leadership
positions.
Responsible governance
- CIMA+'s commitment to environmental stewardship involves
scrutinizing every facet of its operations for its ecological
footprint, including the lifecycle management of IT assets. CIMA+'s
approach to desktop lifecycle management embodies sustainability
principles, including extended usability and responsible
maintenance, environmentally friendly recycling, and cloud-based
solutions.
- The CIMA+ board of directors formally established the Ethics
and ESG Committee. This committee's mandate extends beyond mere
compliance; it actively monitors the implementation and evolution
of the three ESG components—Environment, Social and Governance,
including EDI and Sustainable Development.
To read the full report, please visit cima.ca
About CIMA+
CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services in the
areas of Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation,
Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies
(including Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment.
The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our
founding in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience
acquired across Canada to deliver
quality projects that meet our clients' expectations. This
commitment to excellence and quality has allowed CIMA+ to rank
among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the
country. Today, with over 35 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,200 people,
most of whom share ownership in the company.
Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion to
deliver sustainable solutions that make our world a better
place.
From our Board of Directors to the communities we serve, our
commitment to people is evident in our drive to innovate, in the
projects we carry out and in every action we take.
More information on cima.ca
SOURCE CIMA+