Debbie Allen explains how BAE Systems is targeting net zero , progressing its ESG agenda & encouraging young people to get into engineering
BAE SYSTEMS
Debbie Allen explains how BAE Systems is targeting net zero , progressing its ESG agenda & encouraging young people to get into engineering
Debbie Allen , Group Director of Governance , Conduct & Sustainability at BAE Systems , used the monotony of the pandemic to start a new morning hobby .
“ Running is the thing ,” smiles Allen . “ Trying to just go further , faster - I ran a half marathon yesterday . I ’ m feeling the aches and the pains now , but I ’ m so pleased . I think through the pandemic , it ' s that setting a goal for yourself , to get through to the other side .”
Allen may be able to run half a marathon , but working at defence and security giant BAE Systems , just about everything on the production line is faster than her .
Founded in 1999 , BAE Systems supplies defence equipment , electronics and services as well as cyber , intelligence and security solutions . It has leading positions in its principal markets in the US , UK , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Australia , working with governments who are partners and allies of the UK and US .
Allen has been with the company for two decades and was attracted by the fascinating technology it develops .
“ It ' s a really interesting company ,” reflects Allen . “ I mean , the products and services that BAE is manufacturing , it ' s a technology and engineering company , so full of interesting people , interesting products . It is a company that has a purpose ; defence and security , that feels meaningful .
108 February 2022