Environmental, social and governance plan

Bombardier is firmly committed to a sustainable and financially resilient future.

Our vision is to be the leader of sustainable business aviation by developing innovative solutions and progressively reducing our environmental impact, supported by our creative, diverse, and engaged employees.

2024 Sustainability report

Learn about our measurable actions and progress across environmental. social and governance priorities.

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Our ESG plan

Our plan follows the OGSM (objectives, goals, strategies and measures) framework, across 11 key areas

Environmental

Environmental footprint
Sustainable aviation

Social

Health and safety
Belonging
Employee engagement
Customer satisfaction
Data privacy
Communities

Governance

Board and committees
Ethics and compliance
Responsible supply chain

Environmental

Environmental footprint

Objective	Manufacture and service aircraft with the smallest possible environmental impact
Goal	Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and waste generated by manufacturing and services
Strategies	Increase energy efficiency of production processes and site operations Increase use of renewable energy Optimize carbon offsets and trading opportunities Optimize manufacturing to reduce waste Promote use of electric vehicles
Measures	25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 2025 relative to 2019 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2025 relative to 2019 5% reduction in total waste by 2025 relative to 2019 20% reduction in hazardous waste by 2025 relative to 2019

Sustainable aviation

Objective	Lead sustainable aviation by designing innovative and environmentally responsible products
Goal	Commit research and development investments toward greener aircraft Develop and publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for all in-production aircraft Maximize use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Bombardier flight operations
Strategies	Design products with sustainable materials and high efficiency Increase product sustainability throughout the whole life cycle Lead the adoption of SAF and sustainable aircraft operation
Measures	EPDs published SAF usage in flight operations

Social

Health and safety

Objective	Target zero harm
Goal	Reduce lost-time incidents toward best-in-class performance
Strategies	Targeted risk reduction programs Reduce employee exposures at source Well-being and mental health support embedded in employee value proposition
Measures	30% reduction in lost-time incident rate by 2025 relative to 2020 Lost-time severity rate

Belonging

Objective	Creating a culture where all employees belong and bring their authentic selves to work.
Goal	Continuously foster an inclusive environment where employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential
Strategies	Support employee forums to increase awareness and create connections Develop programs and practices that support an inclusive experience for all employees Facilitate training and dialogue to nurture an environment where everyone feels valued and supported
Measures	Belonging index

Employee engagement

Objective	Be an employer of choice, creating an employee experience in which heart meets mastery
Goal	Recognized as employer of choice and increased employee engagement score
Strategies	Introduce programs that enhance employee experience and empowerment, including flexible work environment Measure engagement throughout employee life cycle
Measures	Employee engagement score of at least 75% by 2025 Voluntary turnover

Customer satisfaction

Objective	Setting the highest standards and fostering true connections
Goal	Exceed customer expectations with unrivalled products and services built around them, fostering long-term relationships that make customers feel like a part of the Bombardier family
Strategies	Products that meet the highest standards; a highly engaged workforce who are proud to be connoisseurs who care; staying ahead of the curve with innovation and a commitment to sustainability
Measures	Bombardier market share

Data privacy

Objective	Ensure protection of personal data for all employees and customers globally
Goal	Increased awareness of data privacy requirements and embed data privacy into our day-to-day activities and processes
Strategies	Implement and maintain data privacy policies, systems and processes that embed legal requirements and best practices worldwide Provide regular employee training, monitor compliance and conduct risk assessments
Measures	Percentage of employees trained

Communities

Objective	Be a vector of positive change in communities
Goal	Diverse internship and scholarship programs and align donations and sponsorships to support ESG plan
Strategies	Promote talent from different backgrounds through internship and scholarship programs Focus donations and sponsorships on ESG plan priorities
Measures	Number of internships and scholarships Percentage of donations and sponsorships toward sustainability initiatives

Governance

Board and committees

Objective	Strong governance for sustained shareholder value
Goal	Sustainability performance regularly reviewed at the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee (CGNC)
Strategies	CGNC oversees and monitors ESG plan
Measures	Number of sustainability status reviews in year

Ethics and compliance

Objective	Uphold the highest ethical integrity and leadership standards
Goal	All significant risks proactively identified, acted upon and monitored
Strategies	Proactively use data-driven approach to identify risk areas and drive decisions Provide employee-centric training and advice
Measures	Percentage of compliance risks identified for which a response plan is being implemented

Responsible supply chain

Objective	Lead supplier practices in environment, ethics and employment
Goal	All suppliers commit to Bombardier standards, compliance is monitored and enforced
Strategies	Secure supplier commitment to Bombardier’s standards, monitor compliance and take appropriate action in case of breach
Measures	Percentage of suppliers who agree to adhere to Bombardier standards as described in the company’s Supplier Code of Conduct

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