BAE Systems Wakes Up To Climate Change
Published: 01 June 2009
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4 pages, 3 figures
Executive Summary
Since 2003 BAE Systems, the global aerospace and defence contractor, has submitted a report to the Carbon Disclosure Project but until 2008 its climate change strategy was limited to energy efficiency and regulatory risk management. By appointing a Managing Director for CSR with a strong general management background, investing in an enterprise carbon footprint and engaging with customers and suppliers on sustainability the firm has now pushed its plans out of the hangar onto the runway. Innovation in product design, such as the HybriDrive system that combines diesel and electric power for military and civilian transport and R&D work on deep water wind turbine technology will open the firm’s eyes to revenue benefits. The energy, fuel and resource intensity of BAE Systems’ products will require a 10 year transformation of its supply network, product design processes and in-use contract management.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BAE SYSTEMS WAKES UP TO CLIMATE CHANGE OPPORTUNITIES
BAE Systems Pushes Its Climate Change Plan Out Of The Hangar
Internal Actions Focus On Energy Efficiency And Carbon Management
Product Innovation Will Raise The Profile Of Sustainability
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. BAE Systems’ CO2 Emissions Increased 20 Per Cent In 2008
Figure 2. BAE Systems’ CO2 Emissions Per Revenue Unit Have Fallen Since 2005
Figure 3. BAE Systems Needs To Move From A Risk Focus To A Revenue Focus
Companies Mentioned
BAE Systems, Boeing, Carbon Disclosure Project, Cisco, Coefficient Company, GE, General Dynamics, Raytheon, UK Ministry Of Defence, Viewlocity.