The Eco-Responsibility Initiative Of The Aerospace Sector
A structured program to position your company as a responsible player in a context of industry transformation.
They Took Part In The Program
Why This Program?
The program was born out of a desire to transform the aerospace sector in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
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Human activities have caused irreparable damage to our planet. Six of the nine planetary boundaries have been exceeded. We are therefore collectively facing a climate emergency.
The aerospace sector was responsible for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions in 2018. This proportion is expected to increase if nothing is done to limit it.
However, the IPCC's scientific consensus highlights the need for a global reduction of GHG emissions by half by 2030 to limit the increase in average temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Major challenges are therefore to be expected for the gradual decarbonation of sector activities and participation in the achievement of IPCC targets.
The pressures pushing companies in the sector to adopt eco-responsible practices are becoming increasingly numerous, diverse, and frequent.
The majority of investors now require ESG performances (Desjardins, CDPQ, BNC, FTQ).
The adoption of standards for global GSS accountability (SRSRD, ISB SSRI) increases the degree of transparency throughout the value chain, as well as the need for concrete strategies and actions.
In addition, the duty of vigilance is tightening and becoming enforceable for large corporations following the adoption, in 2024 of Bill S-21 on modern slavery in Canada or the CSDDD in the European Union.
Even though these new regulations do not directly affect SMEs, they should expect a radical transformation in the requirements of large companies towards them.
What Is The Program About?
The Eco-Responsibility initiative aims to equip SMEs in the Quebec aerospace sector to address socio-environmental challenges, decarbonize their operations, and adopt best practices to meet the social and environmental criteria required by clients and OEMs.
The support, provided by an expert firm, is carried out in three phases and aims to raise awareness, assist in taking action, and strengthen motivation to act. The methodology is structured and accessible to engage all participants, regardless of their current level of maturity.
The Program In Numbers
37
Companies taking part in the program, representing 23% of the Quebec cluster
180+
Employees involved in eco-responsible committees
4 500+
Working hours with committees
60
Action levers identified on average per company
The Program Is...
Structured
Rigorous
Innovative
Mobilizing
"Each meeting was a learning experience. We come away from it having grown."
- Interior aircraft finishing technician, Avianor
"The team was friendly, well-informed, and genuinely motivated to understand our reality, which was somewhat different from 'typical' business models. (...) We felt their enthusiasm to contribute to our success in eco-responsibility and, consequently, to that of humanity."
- Senior Systems Engineer, C3RIOS
"The program is a tremendous opportunity for any company looking to embark on sustainable development. It enhances team cohesion and communication. It provides us with all the tools needed to address environmental crisis issues on our scale."
- Head of Sustainable Development, Select Aviation College
