Thales: a clear strategy for a low-carbon future

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Overview: Thales has outlined a comprehensive strategy to achieve a low-carbon future by 2030, with specific targets for reducing CO2 emissions across its operations and supply chain. The strategy aligns with the Paris Agreement and is supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Environmental Targets:

Reduce absolute CO2 emissions from operational processes (Scope 1) and energy consumption (Scope 2) by 50% compared to 2018 levels.
Reduce CO2 emissions from the supply chain and product use (Scope 3) by 15%.

Strategic Pillars (2021):

Accelerate reduction of operations-related CO2 emissions aiming for net zero by 2040.
Implement eco-design principles in product innovation.
Enhance supply chain engagement to reduce emissions and substitute hazardous substances.

Supplier Engagement: By 2024, Thales plans to have action plans with 280 suppliers, covering 46% of its procurement-related carbon footprint, with a goal of systematic supplier engagement.

Sustainability Recognition: Thales holds a Gold rating from Ecovadis, placing it in the top 2% of global companies for sustainability management.

CSR and Protect Programme: Thales has met its CSR targets for 2019-2024 and has set more ambitious goals under the Protect programme through 2030.

Product and Manufacturing Initiatives:

Life Cycle Assessment for new products and eco-design principles applied to 100% of products and services from 2023.
Eco-friendly packaging initiatives and Energy Star certification for document readers.
Energy-related emissions reduced by over 80% at main manufacturing sites between 2018 and 2024, with ISO 50001 certification and 100% renewable electricity sourcing.
Waste recovery rate above 90% for non-hazardous waste.

Transport and Energy Efficiency: Thales prioritizes sea and road transport over air to reduce transport impact and promotes the Energy Star label for energy-efficient products.

Conclusion: Thales is committed to fostering a responsible and sustainable society through technology, optimizing resource use, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and well-being in the workplace.

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Thales: a clear strategy for a low-carbon future Thales is committed to achieving the following environmental targets by 2030, compared with a baseline year of 2018: •Reducing by 50% the absolute CO2 emissions related to operational processes (Scope 1) and the organisation’s energy consumption (Scope 2), •Reducing by 15% the absolute CO2 emissions related to the organisation’s supply chain and the use of Thales’ products by its clients (Scope 3). In particular, Thales is engaging with suppliers to support their efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and substitute dangerous substances: •By 2024, action...

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Performing Life Cycle Assessment for all our new products using industry-recognised tools. Applying eco-design principles at the product design stage for 100% of our products and services from 2023: • Introducing more eco-friendly packaging by eliminating plastic foam and using recycled paper pulp; in 2024, 14% of devices were shipped with more eco-friendly packaging. • Optimizing energy consumption and rolling out Energy Star certification for our document reader portfolio; in 2024, 3 of our document readers were Energy Star certified. • Deploying :co-Design progress initiative, reinforcing...

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