• Net Zero by 2040: Capgemini commits to a 90% emissions cut across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, validated by the SBTi Net-Zero Standard.
• Gender Parity Goals Elevated: Target for women in executive roles increased to 35% by 2030, with 40% representation in the global workforce maintained.
• Digital Inclusion Expansion: Aim to impact 10 million beneficiaries by 2030, with new focus on measuring depth over reach via B4SI framework.

Capgemini has updated its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy to strengthen its long-term commitment to responsible growth, ethical leadership, and sustainable value creation.

The policy now includes nine priorities, with ethics newly added, and outlines 14 measurable objectives across environmental action, social inclusion, and governance integrity. It builds on momentum from its 2021 policy and underscores Capgemini’s role in driving the global transition to a sustainable economy.

“ESG is fundamental to our corporate strategy and long-term value creation,” said Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini. “This enhanced ESG policy reflects our commitment to innovation, ethical leadership and meaningful impact in order to create a future where our teams, our clients and our partners can thrive, in a responsible and resilient economy.”

Key Progress to Date (as of end-2024):

• Carbon Reductions:
  • 93% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
  • 62% drop in business travel emissions (Scope 3) per employee—surpassing 2030 targets.
  • 98% renewable electricity use, targeting 100% by 2025.
• Diversity & Inclusion:
  • Women now comprise 39.7% of Capgemini’s workforce (2025 goal: 40%).
  • Executive leadership roles held by women rose to 29%—up from 17% in 2019 (target: 35% by 2030).
• Talent Development:
  • Employees averaged 77 hours of learning annually, far exceeding the Group’s target of a 5% annual increase.
• Cybersecurity Recognition:
  • External validation from Bitsight, RiskRecon, and Cybervadis reflects Capgemini’s leadership in data protection and infrastructure security.

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Looking Ahead:

Capgemini is raising the bar with:

• Net Zero by 2040: A new investment in high-quality carbon credits supports the Group’s goal to reduce absolute emissions by 90%.
• Ethical AI Practices: Company-wide training and awareness initiatives are being expanded to guide responsible AI development and deployment.
• Inclusive Impact Measurement: Starting 2025, Capgemini will adopt the B4SI impact framework to track the quality of its digital inclusion programs, aiming to reach 10 million underserved individuals by 2030.
• Sustainable Solutions for Clients: The Group will expand ESG-focused services to help clients meet their own sustainability goals.

Capgemini’s ESG policy will remain deeply embedded across all operations, alliances, and client engagements, reinforcing its stance as a sustainability leader in the global tech and consulting landscape.

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